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).
Advocate Balraj Singh Malik, representing one of the accused in the Parliament security breach case, argued before a Delhi court on Monday that the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) should not be applied to young individuals who express frustration with the government’s authoritarian behavior. NEW DELHI: On Monday(9th Sept), the Patiala House Court reserved its […]
The Delhi High Court, under Justice Vikas Mahajan, ruled that video recording of all proceedings, including bail hearings, is mandatory under the SC/ST Act, without exceptions for sexual crimes. The court emphasized that these recordings must be used only for court purposes, ensuring the privacy and protection of victims’ identities.
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 21st August, The Delhi High Court extended the interim protection for suspended trainee IAS officer Pooja Khedkar until August 29. Khedkar is accused of falsifying information in her application to the UPSC. The court instructed the investigation agency not to arrest her, while the case is under review. The Delhi Police have opposed the anticipatory bail, expressing concerns about potential interference with the investigation.
Today, On 30th July, The Delhi court is set to review the anticipatory bail plea of Pooja Khedkar tomorrow, an IAS trainee facing charges of fraudulent attempts in civil services exams. The court will decide whether she will be protected from arrest during the investigation. The UPSC has taken actions against her, including filing an FIR and cancelling her candidature for future exams.
On Friday(26th July), A Delhi court has summoned ABP News and its top officials in a criminal defamation case filed by Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai, alleging a defamatory article linked him to conman Sanjay Rai Sherpuria. The court acknowledged the defamation claim and ordered summons to be issued within 15 days for the accused. The case awaits further proceedings.
On Friday(June 28), In the Burger King murder case at Rajouri Garden, Delhi, Bijender alias Golu was remanded to seven days of police custody by the Patiala House Court. He is the first arrest in connection with the shooting death of Aman Joon, with two other suspects still sought by the Delhi Police.
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Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, despite a significant electoral victory, faces legal obstacles preventing him from assuming office. The interim bail plea hearing was postponed, delaying his oath as a Member of Parliament. Rashid’s involvement in a terror funding case has led to his imprisonment in Tihar jail since 2017. The court is yet to approve his release for parliamentary duties.
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.