Delhi High Court rejects bail to ISIS associate in terror case
The HinduThe Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to an alleged member of ISIS in a terror case by the National Investigation Agency over radicalisation of youths using cyber space. The court rejected the bail plea by Mohammad Heydaitullah, who allegedly used Telegram groups to propagate the ideology of the terrorist group in India and recruit other persons. The accused challenged a trial court order declining any relief on the ground that mere association or support to a terrorist organisation would not constitute an offence under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is admittedly a well-known leader of ISIS and as per the chargesheet had declared formation of ‘caliphate’ in June 2014,” said the court in its January 10 judgement.