US EditionTerror Funding Case: SC Refuses to Grant Interim Bail to Kashmiri Separatist Leader Shabir Ahmed Shah.
The Supreme Court denied bail to Shabir Shah, citing risks of unlawful acts and witness influence; Shah has been detained since 2019 amid allegations of terror funding and separatist activities.
- On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India refused interim bail to Shabir Ahmed Shah and issued notice to the National Investigation Agency for a response within two weeks.
- The NIA argued Shabir Ahmed Shah conspired to raise funds to disrupt peace in Kashmir, while the Delhi High Court's June 12 order refused bail fearing he might repeat unlawful acts or influence witnesses.
- Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves argued Shah was very sick and urged interim bail, noting `His days of speeches are over` and the trial's delay with nearly 400 prosecution witnesses unexamined.
- The bench refused to release Shah today as it was not inclined to pass an order for his release and posted the matter for further consideration after two weeks.
- Legal records show Shabir Ahmed Shah was arrested on June 4, 2019, named in an October 4, 2019 supplementary chargesheet, and remains in prolonged pretrial custody with charges framed.
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SC denies interim bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in terror funding case - The Statesman
A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, while hearing Shah’s appeal against the Delhi High Court’s June 12 order, issued notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and sought its response within two weeks.
Terror Funding Case: SC Refuses Interim Bail to Kashmiri Separatist Leader Shabir Ahmed Shah
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also issued notice and to the NIA and sought its response in two weeks. India News | Terror Funding Case: SC Refuses Interim Bail to Kashmiri Separatist Leader Shabir Ahmed Shah.
No interim bail from SC for Kashmiri leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in terror funding case
The Court has issued notice in Shah’s appeal to a June 12 order of the Delhi HC which had refused to grant bail to the Kashmiri leader noting the possibility of re-engaging in unlawful activities and influencing witnesses.
SC denies interim bail to Kashmiri leader Shabir Ahmed Shah
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant interim bail to senior Kashmiri leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, while issuing notice on his bail plea in a terror funding case, the Live Law reported. Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for Shah, urged the court to allow interim bail on medical grounds, submitting that Shah is “very sick” and could be confined to his home if released. “His days of speeches are over,” Gonsalves said. However, the be…
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