The NIA has requested the Delhi High Court to conduct a private hearing in its plea seeking the death penalty for separatist leader Yasin Malik. Malik, appearing via video from Tihar Jail, said he has been under “psychological torture” for three years awaiting the verdict.
The Delhi High Court gave a split verdict on jailed MP Engineer Rashid’s request asking the Centre to bear his Rs 17 lakh travel and security expenses for attending Parliament sessions. The case will now go to Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya for a final decision.
The Bombay High Court told Elgaar Parishad accused Anand Teltumbde that he could “give a lecture through video conferencing” while refusing to permit his foreign travel. Teltumbde later withdrew his plea after the court showed disinclination to grant relief.
The NIA has approached a special Mumbai court to impound the passports of Rona Wilson, Mahesh Raut, Anand Teltumbde, Gautam Navlakha, and Hany Babu. The court has adjourned the matter to October 9 for the defence response.
Maharashtra government informed the Supreme Court that Surendra Gadling is a senior Maoist leader involved in anti-national activities, including the Surajgarh Mine Arson. The NIA opposed his bail, citing evidence from the Bhima Koregaon case linking him to Maoist operations.
The Supreme Court refused to modify the bail conditions of 85-year-old activist P. Varavara Rao, denying his request to move from Mumbai to Hyderabad for medical care. The court allowed him to withdraw the plea, keeping his bail terms unchanged.
Bombay High Court has issued notices to NIA, Maharashtra govt, and seven acquitted accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case after victims’ families challenged their acquittal. The court will hear the appeal in six weeks.
SC asks Centre, agencies to act fast on pending gangster trials, suggests hiring retired judges. Outcome of joint meeting to be filed before Oct 18.
Jammu and Kashmir court has rejected the NIA’s plea to conduct polygraph and narco analysis on two men arrested in the Pahalgam terror attack, stating it would violate their right against self-incrimination. The accused had earlier consented, but the court upheld constitutional protections.
The Supreme Court will hear activist Jyoti Jagtap’s bail plea in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case on September 8. The NIA’s plea against Mahesh Raut’s bail is also likely to be taken up.
