Delhi Court to Rule on Engineer Rashid's Interim Bail Plea for Taking Oath as MP

A Delhi court has instructed the NIA to respond to Engineer Rashid's interim bail plea by July 1. Rashid, arrested in a 2017 Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case, seeks bail to take oath as an MP following his 2024 election victory. The court will hear the matter on July 1.

On Saturday, a Delhi court ordered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to provide a reply by July 1 to an interim bail application filed by Engineer Rashid. Rashid, arrested in connection with a 2017 Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case, seeks to take his oath as a Member of Parliament.

Rashid, known for defeating former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Baramulla, has been behind bars since 2019 due to the NIA's charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The court, after observing the distinct nature of the charges against Rashid compared to AAP leader Sanjay Singh, directed the NIA to file its response by the planned hearing date. The defense argues Rashid's election win mandates his participation in parliamentary duties, making the interim bail essential.

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