New Delhi, April 24 -- In a setback to 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Rana, Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday dismissed his plea seeking permission to talk to his family over phone.

"Not allowed," special Judge Chander Jit Singh held.

Rana filed the plea through his lawyer and said talking to his family members was a fundamental right and they must be worried about his well being.

However, the NIA opposed the application, arguing he could share crucial information if allowed to speak with his family members.

Opposing Tahawwur Rana's plea, NIA said that the investigation is in a crucial stage.

"In such a situation, if he is allowed to talk to his family members, he can leak some important information," argued NI...