Mumbai terror attacks: US court denies writ of habeas corpus filed by accused Tahawwur Rana
1 year, 4 months ago

Mumbai terror attacks: US court denies writ of habeas corpus filed by accused Tahawwur Rana

Firstpost  

A US court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for US Secretary of State Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India to face a trial for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks A US court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where he is facing a trial for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The court has denied Tahawwur Rana’s petition for writ of habeas corpus by a separate order, Judge Dale S Fischer, United States District Judge, Central District of California, wrote in his order on 10 August. In June this year, Rana had filed writ of habeas corpus challenging a court order that acceded to the request of the US government that the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused be extradited to India. In May, Rana had filed writ of habeas corpus challenging the court order, which acceded with the request of the US government that the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused be extradited to India.

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Mumbai terror attack case: US govt urges Supreme Court to reject Rana's petition for writ of certiorari
4 days, 19 hours ago

Mumbai terror attack case: US govt urges Supreme Court to reject Rana's petition for writ of certiorari

India TV News  

The United States government has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss "the petition for a writ of certiorari" filed by Mumbai-attack convict Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, against his extradition to India. Having lost the legal battle in lower courts and several federal courts, including the US Court of Appeals for the North Circuit in San Francisco, …

Mumbai terror attack 2008: Tahawwur Rana move US Supreme Court challenging extradition to India, ‘tried, acquitted at…’
1 month ago

Mumbai terror attack 2008: Tahawwur Rana move US Supreme Court challenging extradition to India, ‘tried, acquitted at…’

Live Mint  

Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, has appealed to the US Supreme Court to block his extradition to India after he lost his legal battle in lower courts. In his petition for a writ of certiorari to review the judgment of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Tahawwur Rana argues that …

Canadian national of Pakistani origin accused in Mumbai blast approaches US court against India's extradition
1 month ago

Canadian national of Pakistani origin accused in Mumbai blast approaches US court against India's extradition

India TV News  

Washington: Having lost his legal battle in all the lower courts, Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, has now knocked on the doors of the US Supreme Court against his extradition to India. Rana had last reached out to the US Court of Appeals for the North Circuit in San Francisco after losing the legal …

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana moves US top court against extradition to India
1 month ago

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana moves US top court against extradition to India

India Today  

Having lost his legal battle in all the lower courts, Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, has now knocked on the doors of the US Supreme Court against his extradition to India. Rana had last reached out to the US Court of Appeals for the North Circuit in San Francisco after losing the legal battle …

Pakistani-origin Tahawwur Rana, accused in 2008 Mumbai terror attack, can be extradited to India: U.S. court
4 months ago

Pakistani-origin Tahawwur Rana, accused in 2008 Mumbai terror attack, can be extradited to India: U.S. court

The Hindu  

In a major setback to Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who is sought by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, a U.S. court in California has ruled that he is extraditable to India under the extradition treaty between the two countries. Ruling on an appeal filed by 63-year-old Rana, a panel of judges of the …

Pakistan-origin Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US court
4 months ago

Pakistan-origin Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US court

Op India  

In a major win for India’s efforts to punish perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, a US court has ruled that Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India under the India-US extradition treaty. In its ruling on 15th August, the US court said, “The Treaty permits Tahawwur Rana’s extradition.” While hearing a plea filed by Rana, a panel of …

Mumbai terror attacks: US court rules 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India
4 months ago

Mumbai terror attacks: US court rules 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India

India TV News  

Washington: In a major setback to Pakistan-origin businessman Tahawwur Rana, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that he is extraditable to India, where he is sought for his involvement in the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008, under the India-US Extradition Treaty. The court's ruling was in line with US attorney Bram Alden's remarks …

Who is Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 accused being extradited to India?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 accused being extradited to India?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, accused of playing a major role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks in India, is extraditable under the plain provisions of the U.S.-India extradition treaty, an attorney has told a U.S Court of Appeals, where Rana appealed against an order made by a California District Court. In a closing argument made …

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana extraditable under provisions of India-US treaty, says American attorney
5 months, 2 weeks ago

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana extraditable under provisions of India-US treaty, says American attorney

India TV News  

Washington: In a major development, a US attorney told a federal court that Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is accused in the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008, is extraditable to India under the plain provisions of the US-India extradition treaty. “Rana is extraditable to India under the plain provisions of the treaty, and India has established probable …

26/11 Attacks Case: Mumbai Police Submits 405-Page Chargesheet Against Businessman Tahawwur Rana
1 year, 2 months ago

26/11 Attacks Case: Mumbai Police Submits 405-Page Chargesheet Against Businessman Tahawwur Rana

News 18  

The Mumbai Police’s crime branch has filed a 405-page supplementary chargesheet against Tahawwur Rana in the 26/11 Mumbai bomb blast case. The two maintained communication via email, with Headley providing information about the locations in Mumbai where he had conducted reconnaissance to Rana. It is further mentioned in the chargesheet that Rana traveled from Mumbai to Dubai just four days …

U.S. court stays extradition of Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana pending his appeal
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. court stays extradition of Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana pending his appeal

The Hindu  

Overriding the Biden administration’s appeal, a U.S. court has ordered a stay on the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India where he is facing a trial for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. District Judge Dale S. Fischer of the U.S. District Court in Central California in his latest order said that Mr. Rana’s “ex …

US court stays extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana pending his appeal
1 year, 4 months ago

US court stays extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana pending his appeal

Firstpost  

Overriding the Biden administration’s appeal, a US court has ordered a stay on the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, to India where he is facing a trial for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack Overriding the Biden administration’s appeal, a US court has ordered a stay on the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, to …

'A question of few months...': Ujjwal Nikam on possible extradition of Tahawwur Rana
1 year, 4 months ago

'A question of few months...': Ujjwal Nikam on possible extradition of Tahawwur Rana

Firstpost  

A US court on Thursday denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for for him to be extradited to India, where he is facing charges of his involvement in 2008 Mumbai terror attacks Special public prosecutor of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case Ujjwal Nikam on Friday said the possible extradition of accused Pakistani-origin …

Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana's writ petition denied by US court; extradition to India soon?
1 year, 4 months ago

Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana's writ petition denied by US court; extradition to India soon?

India TV News  

A United States court has denied Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana’s writ of habeas corpus, thus opening up the path for Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where a trial is underway for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. “The court has denied Tahawwur Rana’s petition for …

US court denies writ of habeas corpus filed by Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana
1 year, 4 months ago

US court denies writ of habeas corpus filed by Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana

ABP News  

Washington, Aug 18 : A US court has denied the writ of habeas corpus filed by Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, paving the way for US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to issue a certification for him to be extradited to India where he is facing a trial for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. “The court …

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana challenges US court order
1 year, 6 months ago

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana challenges US court order

Live Mint  

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana has filed a writ of habeas corpus challenging a recent US court order that paved the way for his extradition to India where he is facing trial for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Last month, the US District Court Central District of California approved the extradition of the 26/11 attack accused Rana …

Who is Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused to be extradited to India
1 year, 7 months ago

Who is Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused to be extradited to India

India Today  

In a significant development, a US magistrate court in California issued a 48-page order on May 16, ruling that Tahawwur Rana should be extradited to India. The 2008 Mumbai terror attacks claimed the lives of 166 people, including six Americans, when ten Pakistani-based terrorists targeted iconic locations in the city. Rana and David Coleman, another accused in the 26/11 attacks, …

Tahawwur Rana: the 26/11 accused awaiting extradition to India
1 year, 7 months ago

Tahawwur Rana: the 26/11 accused awaiting extradition to India

The Hindu  

Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who is set to be extradited to India after a U.S. district court order in this regard, is a former army doctor in Pakistan who is wanted by the National Investigation Agency for his role in the November 26, 2008 terror attack in Mumbai that claimed 166 lives. On December 4, 2019, India had submitted a diplomatic …

US okays extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India: What role did he play in 26/11?
1 year, 7 months ago

US okays extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India: What role did he play in 26/11?

Firstpost  

It was one of the most audacious terror attacks on Indian soil. Now a United States court has consented to the request for the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana for his involvement in the 26/11 terror attacks. A 48-page court order dated May 16 approving the extradition by Judge Jacqueline Chooljian, US Magistrate Judge of the US District …

US court approves extradition of 26/11 attack accused Pakistani-origin Canadian Tahawwur Rana to India
1 year, 7 months ago

US court approves extradition of 26/11 attack accused Pakistani-origin Canadian Tahawwur Rana to India

Firstpost  

In a significant development, the US court has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian businessman of Pakistani descent, to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana was arrested in the US on an extradition request by India for his role in these attacks in which 10 Pakistani terrorists laid a …

Mumbai terror attacks: US court approves extradition of Pakistani-origin accused Tahawwur Rana to India
1 year, 7 months ago

Mumbai terror attacks: US court approves extradition of Pakistani-origin accused Tahawwur Rana to India

India TV News  

Mumbai terror attacks: In a latest development to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, A US court has approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian businessman of Pakistani descent, to India where he is wanted for his alleged role in the deadly incident. Tahawwur Rana has been accused by the Indian government of participating in the planning and execution of …

U.S. court allows extradition of 26/11 attack accused Pakistani-origin Canadian Tahawwur Rana to India
1 year, 7 months ago

U.S. court allows extradition of 26/11 attack accused Pakistani-origin Canadian Tahawwur Rana to India

The Hindu  

A U.S. court has consented to the Indian request, through the U.S. government, for the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. India, the judge said, has issued an arrest warrant and charged Rana with the following offences on which the US is proceeding: conspiracy …

'Major Breakthrough': US Court Clears Extradition of 26/11 Terror Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana to India
1 year, 7 months ago

'Major Breakthrough': US Court Clears Extradition of 26/11 Terror Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana to India

News 18  

A court in the United States has granted permission for the extradition of 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India. Tahawwur Rana’s Involvement in 26/11 Attacks India’s anti-terror agency, National Investigation Agency, is probing into Tahawwur Rana’s role in the Mumbai 26/11 attacks carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists in 2008. Ujjwal Nikam, Special Public Prosecutor during 26/11 …

Mumbai terror attack: US court verdict on accused Tahawwur Rana likely on 20 May
1 year, 7 months ago

Mumbai terror attack: US court verdict on accused Tahawwur Rana likely on 20 May

Live Mint  

The US district court in the Central District of Los Angeles, California is likely to give a verdict on 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India on 20 May, NIA sources told news agency PTI. Recently, a US court had dismissed a status conference motion moved by 62-year-old Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman, stating that it anticipates …

Will 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Conspirator Tahawwur Rana Face Trial in India? NIA Expects Answer By May 20
1 year, 7 months ago

Will 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Conspirator Tahawwur Rana Face Trial in India? NIA Expects Answer By May 20

News 18  

The National Investigation Agency is hopeful that Canadian-Pakistani Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 62, one of the key conspirators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, may be extradited to India to face trial. PLEA BARGAIN REQUEST REJECTED The matter gathered speed after Rana’s plea bargaining request was rejected by the US court. News agency PTI reported that the court dismissed a ‘status …

Nawab Malik Arrest: Bombay High Court Seeks ED's Response In Habeas Corpus Plea By March 7
2 years, 9 months ago

Nawab Malik Arrest: Bombay High Court Seeks ED's Response In Habeas Corpus Plea By March 7

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday adjourned to March 7 the habeas corpus petition filed by Nawab Malik challenging his arrest and the order remanding him in the Enforcement Directorate's custody in a money laundering case. A division bench of Justices Sunil Shukre and GA Sanap asked the ED to file its response to the petition by then significantly observing …

26/11 Mumbai terror attack: Biden admin proposes U.S. court to extradite Tahawwur Rana to India
3 years, 5 months ago

26/11 Mumbai terror attack: Biden admin proposes U.S. court to extradite Tahawwur Rana to India

The Hindu  

The Biden administration has urged a federal court in Los Angeles to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. He was rearrested on June 10, 2020, in Los Angeles on an extradition request by India In a submission before the U.S. District Court, Central District of …

26/11: Biden Admin Proposes US Court to Extradite Rana to India
3 years, 5 months ago

26/11: Biden Admin Proposes US Court to Extradite Rana to India

News 18  

The Biden administration has urged a federal court in Los Angeles to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. He was rearrested on June 10, 2020, in Los Angeles on an extradition request by India In a submission before the US District Court, Central District of …

Biden administration urges US court to extradite 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden administration urges US court to extradite 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India

India Today  

The Biden administration has urged a federal court in Los Angeles to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to India where he is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. In a submission before the US District Court, Central District of California in Los Angeles, the US government argues that India’s extradition request contains sufficient evidence of …

26/11 terror attacks: US court to hold in-person extradition hearing of fugitive Tahawwur Rana on Thursday
3 years, 6 months ago

26/11 terror attacks: US court to hold in-person extradition hearing of fugitive Tahawwur Rana on Thursday

Firstpost  

Rana, a childhood friend of prime convict David Coleman Headley, was re-arrested in June 2020 in Los Angeles on an extradition request by India Washington: A federal US court is all set to hold on Thursday an in-person extradition hearing of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. US district …

US Court to Hold In-person Extradition Hearing of Tahawwur Rana on Thursday
3 years, 6 months ago

US Court to Hold In-person Extradition Hearing of Tahawwur Rana on Thursday

News 18  

A federal US court is all set to hold on Thursday an in-person extradition hearing of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Rana, a childhood friend of prime convict David Coleman Headley, was re-arrested on June 10, 2020 in Los Angeles on an extradition request by India for his …

US Stands by Its Support to India's Request for Extradition of Rana, Says Biden Administration in Court
3 years, 8 months ago

US Stands by Its Support to India's Request for Extradition of Rana, Says Biden Administration in Court

News 18  

The Biden administration, in a fresh submission before a US court, has reiterated its support to India’s request for the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. In the submission, along with an attached memorandum, Assistant US Attorney John J Lulejian, made a declaration in support of the …

Biden Administration Urges US Court to Certify India's Request to Extradite Tahawwur Rana
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden Administration Urges US Court to Certify India's Request to Extradite Tahawwur Rana

News 18  

The Biden administration has urged a federal court to certify India’s request to extradite Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. “The United States respectfully requests that following the April 22, 2021, extradition hearing, the Court certify India’s request for Rana’s extradition for the Secretary of State’s surrender decision,” Lulejian …

26/11 Mumbai Attack: No Indication India Agreed to Forgo Headley's Extradition, Says Tahawwur Rana's Lawyer
3 years, 10 months ago

26/11 Mumbai Attack: No Indication India Agreed to Forgo Headley's Extradition, Says Tahawwur Rana's Lawyer

News 18  

There is no indication that India has given up on the extradition of David Coleman Headley, the Mumbai terror attack accused, attorney of his co-accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana has told a US court. Rana, 59, a childhood friend of Headley, is facing extradition request by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack in which 166 people, including …

26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana Opposes Extradition to India
3 years, 10 months ago

26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana Opposes Extradition to India

News 18  

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, has opposed his extradition to India, arguing that he has previously been acquitted of the offences for which his extradition is sought. The US government seeks to accomplish this inequitable result by reading double jeopardy, provision of the extradition treaty contrary to its text, to international …

Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana opposes extradition to India
3 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana opposes extradition to India

The Hindu  

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, has opposed his extradition to India, arguing that he has previously been acquitted of the offences for which his extradition is sought. “The US government seeks to accomplish this inequitable result by reading… double jeopardy, provision of the extradition treaty contrary to its text, to international …

Extradition Case of 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana to Continue Till April 22
4 years ago

Extradition Case of 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana to Continue Till April 22

News 18  

The case of extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, to India will continue till April 22, a federal US judge has determined. Rana, 59, has been declared a fugitive by India, where he is facing multiple criminal charges for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack in which 166 …

26/ 11 Mumbai terror attacks | U.S. court rejects bail plea of Tahawwur Rana
4 years ago

26/ 11 Mumbai terror attacks | U.S. court rejects bail plea of Tahawwur Rana

The Hindu  

A U.S. court has rejected the bail plea of Tahawwur Rana, key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack lodged in a Los Angeles prison, who awaits extradition to India. Dismissing his plea, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian said in an order dated December 10 that Rana continued to pose a “significant risk of flight”. “Second, the Extraditee proposes a …

Closer to punishment: On Tahawwur Rana's role in 26/11 attacks
4 years ago

Closer to punishment: On Tahawwur Rana's role in 26/11 attacks

The Hindu  

More than 12 years since the dastardly attacks across prominent locations in Mumbai, its key conspirators have continued to evade justice in India. Unlike Headley, who escaped extradition after entering into a plea bargain with the U.S. prosecutors and was sentenced to 35 years in prison, Rana was acquitted in the U.S. of charges of involvement in the 2008 terror …

26/11 Terror Attack: Extradition Hearing for Tahawwur Rana to Be Held on February 12
4 years ago

26/11 Terror Attack: Extradition Hearing for Tahawwur Rana to Be Held on February 12

News 18  

A US court has set February 12 as the date of hearing for extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who has been declared a fugitive by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack case. Rana, 59, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was re-arrested on June 10 in Los Angeles on an extradition request by …

Mumbai terror attacks: NIA claims progress in Tahawwur Rana extradition plan
4 years ago

Mumbai terror attacks: NIA claims progress in Tahawwur Rana extradition plan

The Hindu  

There was some “progress” in the extradition proceedings of Tahawwur Rana, key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, a senior NIA official said on Friday, even though a U.S court postponed the extradition hearing to February 12, 2021. On September 28, the federal prosecutors of the U.S. filed a fresh “extradition memorandum” in the district court of California regarding …

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