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Supreme Court Denies Interim Bail to Shabir Shah, Seeks NIA Response in Two Weeks

The justices set a two-week deadline for the NIA’s reply to his challenge to the Delhi High Court’s June 12 bail denial.

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Overview

  • A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta declined temporary release, with Justice Nath stating, “No interim bail.”
  • Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves sought interim bail on medical grounds, telling the court the petitioner was very sick.
  • The Supreme Court issued notice to the NIA on Shah’s plea and posted the matter for hearing after two weeks.
  • The Delhi High Court had refused bail on June 12, citing the risk of similar unlawful activities and possible influence over witnesses.
  • Shah was arrested by the NIA on June 4, 2019 in a 2017 terror-funding case alleging use of hawala and LoC trade to fuel unrest under UAPA and IPC charges.