{
  "id": 2361364,
  "title": "Mumbai 26/11 Terror Attack Case: Trial Against Six Absconding Accused Moves Closer As Police Begin Proclamation Process",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/mumbai-26-11-terror-attack-case-trial-against-six-absconding-accused",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T10:12:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-2611-terror-attack-case-trial-against-six-absconding-accused-moves-closer-as-police-begin-proclamation-process"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's police have submitted an interim report on serving proclamation orders to six accused in the 26/11 terror attack case, according to the source. These accused are currently at large and wanted for their alleged roles in the attack. On June 30, the proclamation order was issued, which was received by the Ministry of Home Affairs on August 3. The next step involves sending the order to Interpol to serve it to the accused living in Pakistan. The prosecution has requested a fresh plea for proclamation against the six absconding accused as a mandatory requirement to begin their trial in their absence. The trial can commence under new laws if the accused fail to appear in court after being declared proclaimed offenders. The court has scheduled a hearing on September 14 to assess the status of the proclamation process. Once the procedural compliance is completed, the court may order to proceed with the trial against the accused in their absence, acknowledging that they have waived their right to physical presence. If necessary, the court may appoint a lawyer from the legal aide cell to represent the accused, allowing the prosecution to lead evidence against them.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Mumbai police on Friday submitted an interim report on the process to serve the proclamation order on the six accused wanted in 26/11 terror attack case. On Friday, special public prosecutor Ujwal Nikam, informed the court that the proclamation order issued on June 30 has been sent to the ministry of home affairs, which has also acknowledge the receipt of the same on August 3. The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}