NIA delays pursuing bail case, fined Rs 20k | India News
HYDERABAD: Telangana HC fined National Investigation Agency (NIA) Rs 20,000 for its repeated delays in pursuing criminal appeals to cancel the bail granted to members of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI). The agency has to pay the amount to the high court advocates’ association.Though NIA filed appeals in 2024 seeking to revoke the bail granted to accused, it consistently sought adjournments and failed to advance the matter. “We do not appreciate delay on part of NIA in proceeding with the appeals. The appeals were filed in 2024, and almost a year has passed without even admission,” HC said on June 16, directing the agency to furnish proof of payment of imposed costs on next date of hearing.
