Supreme Court Weighs Fair Trial for Yasin Malik in High-Profile Cases
The court suggests setting up a makeshift courtroom in Tihar Jail to address security concerns and ensure a fair trial for the separatist leader.
- The Supreme Court is considering holding Yasin Malik's trial inside Tihar Jail to balance security concerns with his right to a fair trial.
- Malik is facing charges related to the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed and the 1990 killing of four Indian Air Force personnel.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opposes Malik's physical transfer to Jammu, citing risks to public safety and witness security.
- The court highlighted the importance of fair trials, referencing the legal process afforded to 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab as a precedent.
- The next hearing is scheduled for November 28, with the court awaiting detailed security and logistical arrangements for witnesses and proceedings.