Overview

• Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, accused in a 2017 terror funding case, has been allowed to attend Parliament sessions under police escort while remaining in custody.
• The Delhi High Court emphasized Rashid's constitutional duty to represent his Baramulla constituency despite his ongoing trial under UAPA charges.
• Strict conditions were imposed, barring Rashid from using mobile phones, accessing the internet, interacting with others outside Parliament, or addressing the media.
• The National Investigation Agency opposed the decision, citing potential national security risks, but the court dismissed these concerns, ensuring Rashid remains under controlled custody.
• Rashid, elected in 2024 while in judicial custody, must bear all travel and logistical expenses for attending the Parliament sessions.