Today, On 2nd May, Amid Pahalgam tensions, the Supreme Court granted relief to Accenture employee Ahmed Tariq Butt, who claimed his family was asked to leave India despite holding valid passports and Aadhaar cards.
Today, On 25th April, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the national response. Sibal emphasized that “A terrorist is a terrorist, he has no religion,” and called for global diplomatic efforts to highlight India’s stance on terrorism.
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.
Tahawwur Rana, wanted for his role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, is battling extradition to India. His attorney has petitioned the US Supreme Court to reconsider earlier court decisions based on double jeopardy claims, arguing it pertains to the same conduct. The Supreme Court will address this matter on January 17.