Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik as NIA seeks death penalty for him

Delhi Court Issues Notice To Incarcerated Yasin Malik In Response To NIA Appeal For Death Penalty

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to separatist leader Yasin Malik following an appeal by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) demanding that he be awarded the death penalty.

“Considering the record and circumstances that the respondent pleaded guilty interalia to charge under 121 IPC that stipulates among others punishment of death; the delay in refiling the appeal is condoned… We issue notice to Yasin Malik in both the application and the appeal.,” the bench said.