Mumbai Police Initiate In Absentia Trial for Six 26/11 Attack Accused
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Why in news
Mumbai Police initiated 'in absentia' trials against six Pakistani accused, including Hafiz Saeed, for the 26/11 attacks under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
Background
The trial targets six absconding individuals linked to the 26/11 attacks, including Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed. Proceedings are initiated under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) following a court proclamation.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
- FactSection 356 of BNSS pertains to the trial of proclaimed offenders in absentia.
- BodyLashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is a Pakistan-based militant organization.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the legal and diplomatic challenges India faces in prosecuting perpetrators of cross-border terrorism who remain at large in host countries.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- legal framework of in-absentia trials
- diplomatic hurdles with Pakistan
- extraterritorial jurisdiction
- deterrence of cross-border terror
Keywords: cross-border terrorism · in-absentia trial · proclamation · sovereignty · judicial recourse
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