The CBI has opposed the personal appearance of Jammu and Kashmir separatist leader Yasin Malik in the TADA court of Jammu and Kashmir before the Supreme Court. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that Yasin Malik is not an ordinary terrorist. He has been going to Pakistan continuously. He has shared the stage with Hafiz Saeed. We do not want to take him to Jammu and Kashmir. His visit to Jammu and Kashmir can spoil the atmosphere there. If he is adamant on personal appearance, then the trial can be transferred here to Delhi.
What is the whole matter?
Let us tell you that the CBI has challenged the September 2022 order of the TADA court of Jammu and Kashmir, in which the court had asked Yasin Malik to appear personally in the case of murder of four Indian Air Force personnel and kidnapping of Rubaiya Sayeed.
Even Kasab got a chance for a fair trial – Court
During the hearing of the case, Justice Oak said that how will cross examination happen without personal appearance. In our country, even Ajmal Kasab was given a chance for a fair trial. However, the Supreme Court said that a court can be set up inside the jail for the hearing. The Supreme Court has asked the SG to submit information about the remaining witnesses in the case and the people who have been made co-accused with Yasin to the court. Tell the court how many witnesses need security. SG Tushar Mehta said that we do not want to take Yasin Malik to Jammu, this is a matter of security. The Supreme Court said that he can also appear through video conferencing. The court will hear the case again on next Thursday.
The atmosphere of the state can deteriorate – CBI
SG Tushar Mehta said in the Supreme Court that witnesses will need tight security. A witness was murdered. Yasin Malik says that we will appear personally. He also wants to appear in this court. CBI says that Yasin Malik’s personal appearance can spoil the atmosphere of the state, the security of the witnesses of the case can be at risk.