Shabir Shah’s Bail Rejected by Delhi High Court Due to Strong Evidence

The Delhi High Court has rejected the bail application of Shabir Ahmad Shah, a Kashmiri separatist leader, citing substantial evidence presented in the case. The court found that the accusations against him were likely true, based on preliminary assessment. Shah was arrested in June 2019 in connection with a terror funding case. The High Court’s decision, delivered by a division bench, underscored the existence of 24 FIRs against Shah, raising concerns about his involvement in illegal activities as the chairman of JKDPF. The court considered the possibility that Shah could influence witnesses if released. The denial is consistent with a trial court’s earlier decision to deny bail.