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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-Kashmir bar prez charged under UAPA
Representational Image JAMMU: A special NIA court has formally framed charges under UAPA against Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir wing of High Court Bar Association, in connection with the murder of advocate Babar Qadri. "The charges pertain to terrorist act and conspiracy to commit terrorist act," a spokesperson said. "Babar Qadri, a promising young lawyer known for his vocal criticism of the misuse of the Kashmir Bar Association platform, was murdered on Sept 24, 2020, at his residence in Zahidpora, Hawal, Srinagar," the spokesperson said. Qayoom was arrested on June 25, 2024, as the principal conspirator behind Qadri's killing, allegedly by terrorists of The Resistance Front, a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, the spokesperson said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Advocate's murder case: J&K court frames charges against ex-Bar chief Qayoom
In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of advocate Babar Qadri, a special designated court under the NIA Act has formally framed charges under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 against Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association. In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of advocate Babar Qadri, a special designated court under the NIA Act has formally framed charges under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 against Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, former president of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association. (Shutterstock/ Representational image) The chargesheet in the matter had earlier been filed by the State Investigation Agency (SIA). Advocate Babar Qadri, a promising young lawyer known for his vocal criticism of the misuse of the Kashmir Bar Association platform, was murdered on September 24, 2020, at his residence in Zahidpora, Hawal, Srinagar. He was shot by assailants disguised as clients, immediately after he had returned from court. Qadri was not only a practicing lawyer but also a frequent television panelist and a founder of a dissident group known as the Kashmir Lawyers Club. He was actively critical of Mian Qayoom—particularly accusing him of using the Kashmir Bar Association to further a secessionist agenda. The case was transferred to the SIA in July 2023, due to concerns of interference and intimidation in Srinagar. Mian Qayoom was arrested on June 25, 2024, as the principal conspirator behind Qadri's killing, allegedly via terrorists of The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Qayoom's habeas corpus petition and his challenges to the arrest and remand process in the instant case were dismissed by the Jammu & Kashmir High Court in February 2025, reaffirming the legal propriety of the arrest and investigation. The court formally framed charges against Mian Abdul Qayoom under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of UAPA. The charges pertain to terrorist Act and conspiracy to commit terrorist Act.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Advocate Babar Qadri murder: Charges framed against Kashmir High Court Bar Association ex-president Mian Qayoom
The NIA court in Jammu has framed charges against former president of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Mian Abdul Qayoom, in the murder of advocate Babar Qadri. A senior official of the Special Investigation Agency said on Monday, 'In a significant development in the high-profile murder case of advocate Babar Qadri, the Special Designated Court under the NIA Act has formally framed charges under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 against Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, former President of the Kashmir High Court Bar Association.' The chargesheet in the matter had earlier been filed by the State Investigation Agency (SIA). Advocate Babar Qadri, a promising young lawyer known for his vocal criticism of alleged misuse of the Kashmir Bar Association platform, was murdered on September 24, 2020, at his residence in Srinagar. He was shot by assailants disguised as clients immediately after he had returned from court. Qadri was not only a practising lawyer, but also a frequent television panellist and a founder of a dissident group known as the Kashmir Lawyers Club. He was actively critical of Mian Qayoom, particularly accusing him of using the Kashmir Bar Association to further a secessionist agenda. The case was transferred to the SIA in July 2023 due to concerns of interference and intimidation in Srinagar. Mian Qayoom was arrested on June 25, 2024, and was accused of being the principal conspirator behind Qadri's killing, allegedly via terrorists of the Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Toiba. Qayoom's habeas corpus petition and his challenges to the arrest and remand process in the case were dismissed by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in February 2025. Charges were formally framed against Qayoom under Sections 16, 18, and 38 of UAPA. The accused was represented by Senior Advocates R.A. Jan and Z.A. Qureshi, along with Advocate Zulkernain Sheikh, while the prosecution was led by a battery of Special Public Prosecutors and assisted by Pairvi Officer appearing for the SIA.
