Delhi Court reserves verdict on Rana's plea for family contact

The Patiala House Court in Delhi has reserved its decision regarding a plea filed by Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian national accused of terrorism, seeking permission to communicate with his family over the phone.

- TBG NETWORK

The matter has sparked legal debate, as the court weighs the arguments put forward by Rana's defense counsel and the opposition from the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Rana, who was recently extradited from the United States to India, is facing serious charges, including conspiracy, terrorism, forgery, and waging war.

His legal counsel, Piyush Sachdeva, argued that as a foreign national, Rana has the fundamental right to communicate with his family, who are reportedly anxious about his well-being while in custody.

Sachdeva highlighted the emotional distress his family is undergoing due to his detention and the lack of direct communication.

On the other hand, the NIA opposed the request, citing the ongoing investigation and expressing concerns that allowing such communication could jeopardize national security.