The Delhi High Court has listed April 22, 2026, to hear the National Investigation Agency’s appeal seeking death penalty for Yasin Malik. The court granted four weeks to the NIA to file its response, observing that there was “no urgency” as Malik is already serving a life sentence.
A Delhi court has convicted DeM chief Asiya Andrabi and two associates for terror conspiracy, sedition and waging war against India under the UAPA and IPC. The court held that they actively promoted Kashmir’s secession through speeches, gatherings and online propaganda supporting violence.
Today, The Supreme Court granted regular bail to Alemla Jamir after six years’ custody under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, considering prolonged detention and her status as a woman. The Bench noted trial progress with many witnesses already examined.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the long jail stay of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam is due to amendments made to the UAPA during the Congress-led UPA government. He claimed the same “subjective” provisions he opposed in Parliament are now being used to deny them bail.
Today, On 8th January, Sharjeel Imam told a Delhi court that the Delhi Police’s claim of Umar Khalid being his mentor or guide is completely baseless. He said they had minimal interaction at JNU and insisted he had never spoken to Umar Khalid.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused bail to Gurmukh Singh and Gurmej Singh, accused in a narco terror case involving drone based smuggling of drugs, arms and explosives from Pakistan to allegedly finance terrorism in India, according to the court.
The Supreme Court urged the Centre and Delhi government to consider setting up a special court for a day-to-day trial in an ISIS-linked NIA case, citing serious delays. The court warned that prolonged trials under special laws could force courts to grant bail due to violation of personal liberty.
Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Umar Khalid said, “Jail is my life now; happy for others who got bail.”
Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, stating that the prosecution has presented sufficient evidence under UAPA, highlighting their involvement in planning and executing the larger criminal conspiracy.
The Delhi High Court dismissed appeals filed by Masarat Alam, Shabir Shah and others against the order framing charges in a J&K terror funding case under UAPA. The Court held such appeals are barred under Section 21 of the NIA Act as they challenge interlocutory orders.
