Delhi High Court issues notice to NIA in Er Rashid case, arguments scheduled for July 29

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-07-25 11:48:49 |

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New Delhi, July 25: In the legal battle surrounding incarcerated Member Parliament from Baramulla and President of Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Engineer Rashid, the Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the SSP of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) over the imposition of exorbitant travel expenses on the elected MP for attending the complete ongoing session of Parliament.

The matter pertains to the daily ₹1.45 lakh travel and security charges being levied on Er Rashid, despite his constitutional right and privilege as an elected public representative to participate in parliamentary proceedings.

Reacting to the development, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said, “We welcome the Hon’ble Delhi High Court’s decision to issue notice to the SSP NIA on this grave concern. Engineer Rashid is not just an accused—he is an elected Member of Parliament. Imposing such unaffordable expenses on him is discriminatory and deeply undemocratic.” 

He added, “Arguments in the matter will now be heard on July 29, which is also the date fixed for hearing Er Rashid Sb’s regular bail application. The AIP remains committed to exhausting every democratic and legal avenue to ensure justice, dignity and full representation for the people of Baramulla.”

Inam Un Nabi further noted, “The question is simple—can a duly elected MP be financially handicapped from entering Parliament? The voice of the people of Baramulla must not be silenced. We hope the Hon’ble Court intervenes with fairness and constitutional clarity.”