Supreme Court Grants Bail to Shabir Shah Amidst Terror Funding Allegations

Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah has been granted bail by the Supreme Court in a terror funding case. Arrested by the National Investigation Agency in 2019, Shah faced allegations of funding separatist activities. His bail comes after the court identified anomalies in the trial process.

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a high-profile terror funding case. Shah was previously arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on allegations of facilitating subversive activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

The decision, delivered by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, noted several inaccuracies in the trial proceedings. This comes after Shah's prolonged incarceration, which began with his arrest on June 4, 2019. A detailed order specifying stringent bail conditions will soon follow.

The court's decision marks a pivotal moment, as it highlights potential procedural lapses in the investigation. Senior advocates Colin Gonsalves and Siddharth Luthra represented Shah and the NIA, respectively, during the hearing. The NIA previously alleged Shah's involvement in conspiracy for raising funds to disrupt peace and further separatist causes.