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 Delhi High Court has requested the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to respond to MP Engineer Rashid’s bail plea regarding a 2019 terror funding case. Rashid’s appeal challenges earlier charges and seeks to excuse a delay in his petition. The next hearing is scheduled for July 29 to address these issues.
New Delhi, March 25 – The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on a plea by Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, who is currently in jail for a terror funding case, seeking permission to attend the ongoing Parliament session. A bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani initially considered granting permission but later decided to pass a detailed order.
The Supreme Court has adjourned the divorce case of Omar Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, against his wife Payal, due to ongoing mediation. Omar’s divorce plea, filed in 2016, faced denials from lower courts regarding allegations of cruelty. Mediation aims for an amicable resolution amidst legal disputes.
A Delhi court today (28th Oct) has postponed its ruling on Engineer Rashid’s regular bail application in a terror funding case, now set for November 19. Rashid, a Lok Sabha MP, was granted interim bail in September to campaign for elections but has since surrendered to Tihar Jail as this bail expired. His defense claims he faces political persecution.
President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been lifted, allowing Omar Abdullah’s National Conference-Congress coalition to form a government. The Union Home Ministry issued a notification revoking the rule, initially imposed in 2019. Abdullah’s key agenda includes seeking the restoration of statehood following their recent electoral victory.
Omar Abdullah expressed concerns over the Centre’s plans to nominate five BJP members to Jammu and Kashmir’s Legislative Assembly, warning of potential legal challenges and heightened political tensions. He emphasized the importance of consultation and cooperation between local leadership and the Centre to avoid unnecessary conflict and maintain stability in the region.
Omar Abdullah, Vice President of Jammu Kashmir National Conference, argued that the abrogation of Article 370 was a parliamentary decision and could be reversed by the same institution. He criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim about Article 370 being a “closed chapter” and called for accountability regarding rising militancy in Jammu.