Delhi NIA court grants parole to accused to complete rituals after father's death in Srinagar

The court said that he would be lodged in the nearest Central Jail and during the day he would be taken to his place.

His father Ghulam Mohammad Mir died on 14 November due to a heart attack in Srinagar.

Principal District and Sessions Judge Vimal Kumar Yadav granted 7 days of custody parole to Bilal Mir after considering the facts and submissions.

"As such, the applicant is granted custody parole for a period of seven days with effect from 16.11.2024 excluding the travel time to reach his place in Kashmir," the court ordered.

An application seeking interim bail for a period of 14 days, was moved on November 14 to enable him to perform the rituals on account of the death of his father and to undertake and complete other rituals and social formalities. Along with the plea, a copy of the casualty card of Government SMHS Hospital, Karan Nagar, Srinagar, Kashmir was placed on record.

The court said that having considered the submissions made by the contesting sides and the fact that the father of the applicant is no more, therefore, the family of the deceased including the applicant needs to be together to console and comfort each other and try to come out of this bereavement together.

However, the apprehensions and the objections expressed by the NIA cannot be ignored either, the court said.

It directed that except for the close family members/blood relatives, the applicant shall not be permitted to meet anyone with the exception of any longtime friend after verifying his/her credentials and a record of such meeting in the shape of the identification document address shall be maintained.

It directed that the prison authorities shall ensure the security and safety of the applicant in coordination with the local police and if need be, with the NIA.