HC Calls for Report From Jail on Non-Appearance of Yasin Malik in Terror Case
The bench asked Tihar jail for an explanation after Malik failed to join the hearing in the NIA's plea to seek a death sentence.
- On Wednesday, The Delhi High Court sought a report from Tihar jail authorities after separatist leader Yasin Malik failed to appear virtually for a hearing. Justices Navin Chawla and Arun Bhardwaj ordered the jail superintendent to explain the non-appearance.
- A Trial Court sentenced Malik to life imprisonment on May 24, 2022, after finding him guilty of offences under the Unlawful Activities Act and the Indian Penal Code. Malik had pleaded guilty to the charges.
- The National Investigation Agency is appealing for the death penalty, arguing that a guilty plea should not prevent capital punishment for terrorists. The NIA contends that failing to enhance sentences would erode sentencing policy.
- Proceedings will continue on December 9, when the court has directed that Malik must join the session virtually. The court will receive the jail report before that hearing.
- Malik had previously requested to argue in-person against the NIA's plea, but The High Court allowed jail authorities to mandate virtual appearances. Authorities classify him as a "very high-risk prisoner" to maintain public order and safety.
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Yasin Malik no-show at virtual hearing over death penalty
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a report from jail authorities regarding the non-appearance of separatist leader Yasin Malik for a virtual hearing in a terror funding case. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is seeking the death penalty for Malik, who is currently serving a life term, arguing that his guilty plea should not preclude capital punishment for a terrorist. Malik had previously expressed a desire to argue in-person again…
Delhi HC calls for report from jail on non-appearance of Yasin Malik in terror case - The Tribune
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday called for a report from the jail authorities on non-appearance of separatist leader Yasin Malik from prison in a terror funding case.
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The PrintHC calls for report from jail on non-appearance of Yasin Malik in terror case
New Delhi, Oct 14: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday called for a report from the jail authorities on non-appearance of separatist leader Yasin Malik from prison in a terror funding case. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Arun Bhardwaj noted that Malik was to be produced before the court virtually. "Respondent (Malik) had to be produced virtually before us. However, it is not done. Let a report in this regard be called from the jail superinte…
Delhi HC Seeks Tihar Jail Report on Yasin Malik’s Non-appearance in Death Penalty Appeal
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A division bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Arun Bhardwaj directed the jail authorities to explain the circumstances surrounding Malik’s absence and ordered that he be produced virtually on the next date of hearing. India News | Delhi HC Seeks Tihar Jail Report on Yasin Malik’s Non-appearance in Death Penalty Appeal.
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