The Delhi High Court dismissed Sheena Naz’s petition for a Long-Term Visa after the Indian government suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals due to national security concerns following a terror attack. The court ruled that the government’s decision fell within its jurisdiction and deemed the petition as an attempt to bypass the suspension.
The investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, has been handed to the NIA. A major search for the involved Lashkar terrorists is underway in Kashmir, with eyewitness accounts being collected. Officials identified 14 local terrorists, intensifying security measures and offering rewards for assistance in apprehending suspects.
Attorney General R Venkataramani, during a SILF online meeting, condemned the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack, advocating for a global ‘Lawyers for Peace’ movement. He emphasized that terrorism cannot be justified by faith or religion and called for worldwide unity to eliminate such violence. The legal community expressed solidarity against terrorism.
AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was arrested on sedition charges in Assam for allegedly making public statements perceived as defending Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. A Nagaon court granted police four-day custody for questioning, as officials fear his remarks could disrupt public peace and provoke unrest in the sensitive region.
The NIA has linked the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack to a narco-terror plan by Lashkar-e-Taiba, supported by Pakistan’s ISI. Four suspects have been identified. The NIA revealed a significant heroin haul intended to fund terrorism and harm youth. Despite security measures, attackers in Army uniforms executed the assault on tourists.
The Calcutta High Court, along with courts in West Bengal and the Andaman Islands, observed a two-minute silence to honor victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam initiated this tribute, which received praise from political leaders. The Supreme Court condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with the affected families.
The Delhi High Court Bar Association and New Delhi Bar Association condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in loss of innocent lives. Legal bodies expressed sorrow, urged government action, and united in symbolic protests, emphasizing the need for peace, justice, and national integrity against such cowardly acts.