The Patiala House Court today granted interim bail to Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, allowing him to participate in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. However, the court postponed the decision on his regular bail application and imposed restrictions on speaking to the media about the ongoing terror funding case. The bail extends until October 2. Celebrations ensued in Jammu and Kashmir but rival political parties expressed discontent, citing concerns about Rashid’s potential influence as a Member of Parliament. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) opposed his regular bail, alleging that he could influence witnesses and had previously defended terrorist acts. His lawyer argued that the interim bail was crucial for campaign purposes. Rashid, who won the Baramulla seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, is seeking bail as his case unfolds. In 2005, he was arrested for alleged support of militants, and in 2019, he was detained under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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Today, On 4th September, A Delhi court postponed the decision on the bail plea of Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid until September 11. He is currently in jail in connection with a 2017 terror-funding case. The ruling on September 11 will determine whether he can secure release while the investigation continues.
Engineer Rashid, the recent winner of the Baramulla seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has applied for regular bail. The NIA strongly opposes his request as he is currently detained in connection with a 2017 terror funding case in Jammu and Kashmir. The court is expected to announce its verdict on September 4.
Today, On 15th July, The Supreme Court requested a response from Payal Abdullah regarding Omar Abdullah’s divorce plea. Omar’s lawyer argued that the marriage was “dead” as they had been living separately for 15 years and requested the court to dissolve the marriage. The High Court had earlier denied the divorce, citing unsubstantiated cruelty allegations.
Today(on 10th June),The Patiala House Court in Delhi has set June 18, 2024, for the plea hearing of a Baramulla MP seeking interim bail to take his parliamentary oath. Despite being in custody for a terror funding case, the MP won elections and seeks temporary release to fulfill his constitutional duties. This case raises broader implications for MPs’ rights and duties under custody.
