The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth president Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra. Arrested in 2020, he faces charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
“Keeping in view the totality of the circumstances and the discussion, we are of the considered view that this (bail) appeal deserves to be allowed. Consequently, the order dated July 20, 2021 passed by the Special Judge, NIA (National Investigation Agency), Srinagar, is set aside. The superintendent, Central Jail, is directed to release the appellant, provided he is not involved in any other case,” a Division Bench, comprising Justices Vinod Chatterji Koul and Sanjeev Kumar, said.
Justices Koul and Kumar directed Parra to make himself available before the Investigating Officer as and when required. “He [Parra] will not leave the Union Territory of J&K without prior permission. He shall surrender his passport before the Investigation Officer,” the Bench observed in the order.
