Overview
- Justice Vivek Chaudhary dismissed the plea, while Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani allowed it, resulting in divergent judgments.
- The bench said the case will be placed before the Chief Justice for appropriate orders and constitution of a bench to resolve the split.
- Rashid seeks modification of a March 25 order requiring a deposit of about ₹4 lakh with jail authorities to secure custody parole for attending Parliament.
- His counsel argued that police salaries cannot be levied under the Delhi Prison Rules and that the daily charges hinder his ability to serve as Baramulla MP.
- Delhi Police presented the cost break-up and the NIA opposed any waiver, maintaining that a jailed accused must bear reasonable travel and logistical expenses.