‘Psychological Torture for Three Years’: Yasin Malik Tells Delhi High Court as NIA Seeks In-Camera Hearing in Death Penalty Case

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.

Delhi High Court Divided On Who Pays The Bill: Engineer Rashid’s Rs 17 Lakh Parliament Travel Row Heads To Chief Justice

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.

“Don’t Go, Give Lecture Online”: Bombay High Court Tells Anand Teltumbde While Refusing Foreign Travel Plea in Elgaar Parishad Case

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.

NIA Seeks Court Order to Impound Passports of 5 Accused in Elgar Parishad-Maoist Case

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.

Top Maoist Comrade’: Maharashtra Tells Supreme Court Surendra Gadling Behind Anti-National Acts

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.

Bhima Koregaon Case: Supreme Court Rejects Varavara Rao’s Plea to Shift to Hyderabad

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.

2008 Malegaon Blast: Bombay High Court Issues Notice to NIA and 7 Acquitted Accused on Victims’ Families’ Appeal

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.

Supreme Court Flags Delay in Gangster Trials; Orders High-Level Meet on Special Courts

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.

J&K Court Denies NIA Request for Polygraph and Narco Tests in Pahalgam Terror Case

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.

Elgar Parishad Case: Supreme Court to Hear Activist Jyoti Jagtap’s Bail Plea on Sept 8

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.