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Delhi Court Reserves Order on Rana’s Bid to Consult Family Before Hiring Private Counsel

It follows multiple custody extensions, reflecting the NIA’s ongoing evidence-gathering for the 26/11 conspiracy case.

Tahawwur Rnaa
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A file photo of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana. | Photo: Twitter

Overview

  • Patiala House Court has reserved its verdict for August 7 on Rana’s plea to make a supervised phone call to relatives for legal advice.
  • Rana has been represented by court-appointed legal aid counsel since his extradition from the US after the Supreme Court dismissed his review plea.
  • His judicial custody at Tihar Jail has been extended through August 13, with the NIA continuing its interrogation.
  • The NIA filed a supplementary charge sheet and obtained Rana’s voice and handwriting samples to bolster its case.
  • He faces charges under IPC and UAPA provisions for allegedly conspiring with Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives in the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people.