Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer moves Delhi High Court against charges in terror funding case. Court issues notice to NIA, next hearing on October 6.
Kiren Rijiju is calling for unity among political parties regarding the impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, citing concerns over judicial corruption. He emphasizes that this serious matter transcends political divides. The parliamentary Monsoon Session is set to begin on July 21, coinciding with rising national security concerns.
New Delhi, March 26: The Delhi High Court has permitted Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, who is in jail for a terror funding case, to attend the ongoing Parliament session under police escort. A bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani ruled that Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, will be taken to Parliament by the police and brought back to jail each day from March 26 to April 4. The court specified that during this period, he will not be allowed to use a mobile phone, landline, or speak to the media.
Today, On 10th March, A Delhi court rejected the custody parole plea of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, who sought permission to attend the upcoming Parliament session. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh dismissed the plea, stating no grounds for relief. The court has scheduled the hearing for Rashid’s regular bail plea on March 19. The decision impacts Rashid’s ability to participate in legislative proceedings.
Jammu and Kashmir: On 3rd March, Jammu and Kashmir Member of Parliament (MP) Engineer Rashid has requested interim bail from a Delhi court in connection with an alleged terror funding case. He wants to attend the upcoming Parliament session. On Monday, Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to respond to Rashid’s plea by March 5.
Today, On 11th February, The Delhi High Court scheduled the bail plea of Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid for hearing on February 24 in a case filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This comes after the Supreme Court clarified that the High Court could proceed with his bail application. Rashid, who was elected as an MP while in custody, is facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). His plea challenges the denial of bail in the alleged terror funding case.
Today, On 13th December, the Supreme Court rejected a PIL regarding voting rights for expatriate citizens, stating it lacked jurisdiction to compel Parliament. Petitioner Savya Sachi Krishnan Nigam highlighted a stalled Election Commission proposal from 2020. The court permitted him to withdraw the petition, suggesting alternative forums for the issue.