The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (October 14, 2026) called for a report from the jail authorities on the non-appearance of separatist leader Yasin Malik from prison in a terror funding case.
A Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Arun Bhardwaj noted that Mr. Malik be made to join the proceedings virtually. The court listed the matter for further hearing on December 9 and directed that on that day, Mr.
Malik was to be produced before the court virtually.
On May 29, 2023, the high court issued notice to Mr. The court was hearing a plea by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking death penalty for Mr. Malik in the terror funding case. Malik on the NIA’s plea and sought his presence before it on the next date. The request was allowed by the high court.
Subsequently, jail authorities filed an application seeking permission for his virtual appearance on grounds that he was a “very high-risk prisoner” and it was imperative to not physically produce him in court to maintain public order and safety.
