26/11 Case: India May Seek Trial Of Absconding Terror Accused In Absentia Under New Law, Experts Question Practical Impact
Mumbai: The prosecution in the 26/11 terror attack case is gearing up to conduct the trial against wanted absconding accused in their absence, a move seen as potentially helping India mount pressure on Pakistan to act, but also viewed as an academic exercise. BNSS Provision Allows Trial In Absence Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) empowers investigating agencies to…
The prosecution in the 26/11 terror attack case is exploring the possibility of conducting trials against wanted accused who have fled, according to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) provisions. Section 356 of the BNSS allows investigating agencies to seek trials for absconding accused if they are declared proclaimed offenders.
This move may enable India to put pressure on Pakistan to take action against the accused. However, experts question the practical impact of such a trial, suggesting it could be an academic exercise with slim chances of bringing the accused to justice.
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