NIA moves Delhi HC against bail granted to Khurram Parvez, Irfan Mehraj; Court agrees to hear today
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has appealed to the Delhi High Court to challenge the bail granted to activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj in a terror-funding case. The court has agreed to hear the NIA's plea urgently despite opposition from the defense.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing legal tensions regarding the application of the UAPA and the detention of civil society members in Kashmir.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday (July 19, 2026) moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order granting bail to human rights activist Khurram Parvez and Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj in the alleged NGO terror-funding case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) .
Appearing for the NIA, senior counsel Madhav Khurana mentioned the appeal before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia, seeking an urgent hearing on the ground that the matter required immediate consideration. The Division Bench agreed to take up the matter today. Counsel appearing for the accused opposed the request for urgent listing and urged the Court to hear the matter on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) instead. However, the Bench decided to hear the appeal today.
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