New Delhi, July 9: A court here on Wednesday extended till August 13 the judicial custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana. Rana was produced before the Patiala House Court through a video conferencing facility upon the expiry of the previously granted judicial custody. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary charge.
New Delhi: A court here on Friday extended, till July 9, the judicial custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana. Rana was produced before Special Judge Chander Jit Singh through video conference upon the expiry of the previously granted judicial custody. The Patiala House Court asked Tihar authorities to file a status report.
Meanwhile, the Patiala House Court on Wednesday reserved its decision on a plea filed by the accused, seeking permission to speak with his family over the phone.
New Delhi: The Patiala House Court in Delhi reserved its decision on Wednesday regarding a plea filed by Tahawwur Rana, which seeks permission for him to communicate with his family by phone. Rana’s attorney, Piyush Sachdeva, argued that as a foreign national, he has the fundamental right to maintain contact with his family, who are.
The development follows Rana’s extradition from the United States, marking a significant step in India’s long-standing efforts to bring him to justice.
New Delhi: Surender Singh, a former National Security Guard (NSG) commando involved in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks operation, welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, saying his execution would serve as a “tight slap” to Pakistan and terrorism. “It’s a significant day for the country. I thank PM Modi, the American President, and all the agencies involved.
As India awaits the arrival of the flight carrying Tahawwur Rana to the national Capital on Thursday, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused is most likely to be lodged in Tihar Jail.
Sources said the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will bring the 26/11 mastermind, Tahawwur Rana, to India. It was unclear whether he would be brought to Delhi or Mumbai.
Washington: Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, has filed a request with the US Supreme Court Chief Justice, John Roberts, to halt his extradition to India. This request follows the rejection of his review petition earlier this month by US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. The application has been scheduled.
He argued in his plea that his extradition to India violated the US law and the United Nations Convention Against Torture "because there are substantial grounds for believing that, if extradited to India, petitioner will be in danger of being subjected to torture.
