The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Yasin Malik, the chief of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JLF), in response to the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) plea seeking the death penalty for the separatist leader.
Background
Yasin Malik had been sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court in a terror funding case last year. However, the NIA argued that not giving capital punishment to a “dreaded terrorist” like Malik would result in a miscarriage of justice.
Hurriyat Conference’s Response
The Hurriyat Conference, in a statement, expressed deep concern over the NIA’s appeal for the death penalty for Yasin Malik. They deemed it “deeply disturbing” for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a deliberate attempt to provoke and intimidate the populace.
The Delhi High Court’s notice to Yasin Malik signifies a significant development in the case, as the NIA seeks the death penalty for the separatist leader who had been sentenced to life imprisonment previously. The issue has sparked concern among various groups, with the Hurriyat Conference denouncing the appeal and highlighting its potential impact on the region.
The plea filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking death penalty for separatist leader Yasin Malik has raised concerns and sparked controversy. The NIA argues that not giving capital punishment to a “dreaded terrorist” like Malik would result in a miscarriage of justice. However, the Hurriyat Conference has expressed deep concern, and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti has called for a review of Malik’s case.
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