NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has asked Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, also known as Engineer Rashid, to pay Rs 3.35 lakh for his travel from Tihar Jail to Parliament. Rashid is currently in jail under charges related to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A Division Bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani noted that Rashid had already paid around Rs 1.45 lakh. The Court ruled that he must pay the remaining balance before his final hearing on who should bear the cost of his travel and security expenses.
Today(on 28th May), The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL seeking BCCI compensation for IPL security provided by Delhi Police, affirming the State’s responsibility for expense recovery. This decision underscores the judiciary’s stance on fiscal matters, emphasizing the executive’s role in financial affairs.
Today (14th May): Gautam Navlakha, an activist accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case, has been granted bail by the Supreme Court. The decision was influenced by the detailed nature of the High Court’s order and the anticipated lengthy trial duration. Navlakha must deposit Rs 20 lakhs as a condition for his release. The Court refused to extend the stay on bail, citing concerns about the trial’s prolonged duration and the accumulation of security costs.
