New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA)'s counsel on Friday sought time to take instructions on the plea moved by Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh in response to Delhi's Patiala House court notice issued on Tuesday.

Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh is seeking interim bail or custody parole to attend the upcoming Parliament Session from December 1.

During the hearing, Advocate Gautam Khazanchi, special counsel for the NIA, appeared through video conferencing (VC) and sought an adjournment to take instructions.

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Prashant Sharma listed the matter on November 26.

Patiala House court on November 18 issued notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and sought a reply. Rashi...