Today, On 5th January, Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar said the Supreme Court must have had reasons for denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, but noted its judgments stress that long incarceration should weigh in favour of granting bail. He added that “there is no recompense for liberty once lost.”
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.
After a prolonged legal battle,the NIA has successfully extradited 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana from the United States. He arrived in Delhi after a lengthy legal battle spanning several years. Upon landing at Palam Technical Airport, he was escorted under tight security. Rana will now face investigation and trial under charges including terrorism and waging war against India.
Today, On 10th March, A Delhi court rejected the custody parole plea of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, who sought permission to attend the upcoming Parliament session. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh dismissed the plea, stating no grounds for relief. The court has scheduled the hearing for Rashid’s regular bail plea on March 19. The decision impacts Rashid’s ability to participate in legislative proceedings.
Today, On 13rd February, The Supreme Court denied bail to the accused in the 2020 Bengaluru riots case, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court directed the Karnataka government to establish additional special UAPA courts to expedite trials and reduce judicial backlog. This move aims to ensure swift justice and address delays in handling cases related to public safety and national security.
Today, On 30th January, The Supreme Court delayed the hearing on Surendra Gadling’s bail plea in the 2016 Surjagarh mine arson case until next week. The decision made because the Maharashtra government’s lawyer, Raja Thakare, was unavailable. Gadling is accused of involvement in the attack on the iron ore mine in Maharashtra. The hearing will be rescheduled to a later date.
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A Mumbai court issued a new bailable warrant against Pragya Singh Thakur in connection with the Malegaon blast case. The decision follows Thakur’s absence from court proceedings, despite previous orders requiring her presence. The court emphasized the importance of her attendance and took action due to her continued non-compliance. Thakur is one of the accused in the 2008 Malegaon bombing case, which remains an ongoing high-profile trial.
Today, on 12th November, the Supreme Court ordered AIIMS to assess the health of E. Abubacker, former PFI chairman, to evaluate his bail eligibility on medical grounds. Despite opposition from the NIA, the Court mandated hospitalization for a thorough examination, emphasizing the need for urgent medical intervention, with further hearings scheduled in two weeks.
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Today, On 4th November, the Supreme Court eased bail conditions for journalist Siddique Kappan in a UAPA case. Initially arrested in October 2020 while traveling to Hathras after a Dalit woman’s death, Kappan no longer needs to report weekly to police. The court emphasized the importance of free expression during the bail modification.