Mehbooba Mufti Challenges High Court Ruling as Kashmiri Undertrial Families Suffer in Limbo

Published on 24 April 2026

High Court called her PIL political — she denies it

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti has renewed her plea for Kashmiri undertrials lodged in far-off jails after the High Court dismissed her PIL as politically motivated. She alleges years-long trial delays, long separations, and growing hardships for families, urging faster proceedings and relief for detainees who remain stuck despite pending cases.

Mehbooba Mufti says the High Court misread her PIL’s intent
She highlights undertrials kept in distant jails for years
Trial delays are linked to severe hardship for families
Mufti renews her campaign despite the dismissal

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Mehbooba Mufti Challenges High Court Ruling as Kashmiri Undertrial Families Suffer in Limbo

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