Today, On 28th April,The Delhi High Court granted parole to PFI leader OMA Salam for attending family matters, stating, “If the accused wants to do the ritual, they can,” while observing that whether the ritual is mandatory or optional is not important.
The National Investigation Agency opposed OMA Salam’s request for a 15-day custody parole to attend religious ceremonies in Kerala following his daughter’s death. While the NIA suggested a one-day visit was reasonable, the court noted the need for verification of Salam’s claims regarding the rituals. Salam is under arrest for alleged terror-related activities.
The judge handling the trial in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has been transferred. The incident involved a bomb explosion near a mosque in Malegaon on September 29, 2008. Six people lost their lives and over 100 were injured in the blast. The case has been ongoing for several years, dealing with serious charges and multiple accused.
At his farewell, Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma discussed his judicial transfer to the Calcutta High Court, acknowledging opposition from Kolkata lawyers but expressing no resentment. Bar Council vice-chairman Ved Prakash Sharma emphasized the importance of judicial transfers for independence. Justice Sharma highlighted the judge’s duty to maintain the law’s connection with the people.
Former Supreme Court judge B N Srikrishna warned that human rights in India are facing a “deep crisis” due to the massive backlog of over five crore pending cases. Speaking at a national convention, he emphasized that delayed justice amounts to a denial of justice. He also expressed concerns over threats to judicial independence and freedom of expression. His remarks highlight growing challenges in India’s legal and judicial system.
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.
Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, currently an undertrial in a terror funding case, has challenged the government’s demand of Rs.1.4 lakh daily for travel to Parliament. The Delhi High Court previously granted him permission to attend, conditional on covering travel expenses. Rashid argues this condition risks unrepresenting his constituency.
NEW DELHI: 24th March, The Delhi High Court directs Delhi Police to submit a note on the role of accused Tasleem Ahmed in the larger conspiracy behind the Delhi riots. Previously, Delhi High Court has decided to list the bail plea of Tasleem Ahmed before the roster bench for hearing. Earlier, a special bench was hearing his plea along with other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
New Delhi, March 25 – The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on a plea by Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, who is currently in jail for a terror funding case, seeking permission to attend the ongoing Parliament session. A bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani initially considered granting permission but later decided to pass a detailed order.