The Bombay High Court quashed a 2018 special court order directing authorities to share confidential records with 26/11 accused Abu Jundal, calling his request a “fishing and roving inquiry.” The court said the demand was a belated and tactical move unrelated to the main terror case.
After nearly seven years, the trial against 26/11 accused Abu Jundal will restart as the Bombay High Court quashes a 2018 order blocking proceedings. The court’s decision ends a long legal halt in one of India’s most significant terror cases.
The Supreme Court has refused video conferencing in the Ahmedabad blasts appeals, citing grave security risks to judges and witnesses. The Court directed the Gujarat HC to ensure uninterrupted in-person arguments for defence counsel.
Today, On 15th July, The Supreme Court refused to grant early release to a terror convict, stating, “If the act was committed to create fear, it carries the characteristics of a terrorist act,” and advised him to challenge the remission policy instead.
Today(18th Sept), The Delhi High Court denied the bail plea of UK resident Jagtar Singh Johal, accused of multiple murders and supporting the banned Khalistan Liberation Force. His case has gained significant attention due to its connection to terrorism and anti-national activities.
Today, 13th May, Umar Khalid’s bail plea, filed under UAPA in the Delhi riots case, is pending a decision from the Karkardooma Court. The court reserved the order after arguments from both sides. Khalid’s defense emphasizes lack of substantial evidence and bias in media trial. The Delhi Police, opposing the bail, cited his alleged attempts to influence bail hearings through social media.
