Woman Granted Bail Under UAPA, Mere Custody of Husband’s Cash Without Knowledge or Intent Cannot Imply Terror Link: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has granted bail to Shabnam Akhter, who was accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, holding that mere custody of cash at the instance of her husband, without proof of intention or knowledge to further terrorist activities, is not sufficient to attract offences under Sections 38 and 40 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Bench and Key Observations A Division Bench comprising…
