The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals filed by Masarat Alam, Shabir Shah and others against the order framing charges in a J&K terror funding case under UAPA. The Court held such appeals are barred under Section 21 of the NIA Act as they challenge interlocutory orders.
The Bombay High Court has allowed Elgar Parishad accused Gautam Navlakha to shift from Mumbai to his Delhi residence while making it clear that he must attend trial proceedings whenever required.
The Court imposed strict conditions, including weekly police reporting, surrender of passport, and prior permission to leave Delhi.
Today, On 24th February, The Delhi High Court urged the NIA court to quickly decide the bail plea of Abdul Rashid Sheikh, also known as Engineer Rashid, a jailed MP from Jammu and Kashmir. He is facing charges in a terror funding case. Justice Vikas Mahajan requested the Patiala House Court to handle the matter without delay.
The Supreme Court clarified that the NIA court in Delhi can continue hearing the case of Engineer Rashid. He was arrested in 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in a terror funding case. Rashid remains in jail as an accused in the matter. The ruling affirms the jurisdiction of the NIA court over the proceedings.
Today, On 11th February, The Delhi High Court scheduled the bail plea of Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid for hearing on February 24 in a case filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This comes after the Supreme Court clarified that the High Court could proceed with his bail application. Rashid, who was elected as an MP while in custody, is facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). His plea challenges the denial of bail in the alleged terror funding case.
Today, On 18th December, The Supreme Court stated that “if the trial is to be transferred, then all accused must be heard” as it granted an extension to six accused in prominent terror cases to respond to the CBI’s request for transferring the trial. The court highlighted the significance of procedural justice. The CBI’s plea aims to shift the trial to another jurisdiction to ensure impartiality. lding judicial fairness.
Today, On 25th June, The Kerala High Court granted bail to 17 PFI members accused in the 2022 murder of an RSS leader, a significant development in the high-profile case. The accused are also on trial for inciting communal violence. The court’s decision includes restrictions on their movement and communication. The case involves a larger conspiracy and national implications.
The Allahabad High Court disclosed a threat against Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar, who ordered a survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque. An investigation uncovered a plot by Islamic fundamentalist groups to assassinate him. The controversy stems from differing claims about the mosque’s history. This event highlights the challenges faced by the judiciary in India, especially regarding sensitive religious cases.