New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) challenging the Karnataka High Court's order granting bail to Saleem Khan, accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for his alleged links with the 'Al-Hind' organisation.
A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice K.V. Viswanathan observed that since Al-Hind is not listed as a banned organisation under the UAPA, mere participation in its meetings would not amount to any prima facie offence under the Act.
"While granting bail to accused Saleem Khan, the High Court noticed that the allegations found in the charge-sheet related to his connections with an organisation by the name of Al-Hind, which admit...