Delhi High Court Seeks NIA's Response on Rashid Engineer's Interim Bail Plea
The Delhi High Court has requested a response from the NIA regarding Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer's interim bail plea to attend Parliament's Budget session. Rashid, held in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir terror-funding case, is seeking bail as his constituency remains unrepresented in Parliament.
- Country:
- India
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the response of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding the interim bail plea of Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer. Engineer, currently in Tihar Jail in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir terror-funding case, has requested interim bail to attend the upcoming Parliament's Budget session.
Justice Vikas Mahajan's bench noted the NIA counsel's request for more time to receive instructions. Engineer seeks bail from January 31 to April 5, aligning with Parliament's session, because his constituency risks remaining unrepresented. His counsel emphasized that his regular bail application has been pending since September 2024.
The NIA pointed out that the jurisdiction issue of whether an NIA court can hear such cases is still pending. Engineer approached the High Court after his bail plea was not ruled on by the Additional Sessions Judge, citing jurisdiction difficulties. The case continues in the court as jurisdiction issues await resolution.
(With inputs from agencies.)
ALSO READ
Drone-Dropped Narcotics Racket Busted in Jammu and Kashmir
Delhi High Court Upholds Charge Framing in High-Profile Terror Funding Case
Jammu and Kashmir Court Orders Land Seizure of Controversial Lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Fai
Special NIA court in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam orders property attachment of US-based Kashmiri lobbyist Ghulam Nabi Fai.
Overground Worker Arrested in Jammu and Kashmir: Security Forces Make Significant Terror-Linked Capture
Google News