Delhi High Court Rejects Petition By Businessman Accused In Terror Funding Case

The Delhi High Court has rejected the revision petition filed by businessman Naval Kishore Kapoor, who is accused in the ongoing terror funding case related to Jammu and Kashmir.

Kapoor faces allegations of involvement in financing terrorist activities and supporting separatist movements in the region.

Yasin Malik’s Involvement And Rejection Of Kapoor’s Petition

Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, also accused in the case, is currently serving a life sentence. During the hearing, Malik stated that after abandoning arms in 1994, he embraced Mahatma Gandhi’s principles and has since followed a path of non-violent politics in Kashmir.

However, despite his claims, Malik faces multiple charges, including involvement in terrorist activities under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and raising funds for these activities.

The court noted Malik’s stance on non-violence but emphasized that the charges against him, including criminal conspiracy, treason, and violence, carry penalties ranging from life imprisonment to the death penalty.

Court Assessment Of Kapoor’s Role In The Conspiracy

In its ruling, the court emphasized the role of Zahoor Ahmed Shah Watali, identifying him as the central figure in the terror funding operation.

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The court highlighted Kapoor’s active participation in the conspiracy and asserted that clear evidence existed of a criminal conspiracy aimed at carrying out large-scale protests.

The court’s decision further underscored the importance of thorough investigations into these activities.

Framing Of Charges Against Separatist Leaders

On May 10, 2022, the Patiala House Court formally framed charges against several Kashmiri separatist leaders, including Farooq Ahmad Dar (alias Bitta Karate), Shabbir Shah, and Masrat Alam.

The chargesheet also named Mohammad Yusuf Shah, Aftab Ahmad Shah, Altaf Ahmad Shah, and Nayeem Khan.

The chargesheet also listed Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed and Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, declaring both of them fugitives in the case.

The rejection of Kapoor’s petition and the ongoing legal proceedings signal the court’s commitment to addressing terrorism-related funding and the actions of separatist groups in the region.