The Delhi High Court emphasized the sanctity of the Indian Parliament, stating that its breach should not be trivialized or compared to the sacrifices of martyrs like Bhagat Singh. The court questioned the application of the stringent UAPA law, urging the Delhi Police to justify its use in this case.
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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.
