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Supreme Court Seeks IB Report on Hawara's Plea to Move from Tihar to Punjab
✍️ India Today
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 08:33 AM
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The Supreme Court has sought inputs from the Intelligence Bureau regarding the plea filed by former J&K Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's son, or potentially a specific individual named Hawara, to shift custody from Tihar Jail to Punjab. The court is awaiting security assessments before making a decision.
The Supreme Court of India has sought the inputs of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) regarding a plea filed by an individual referred to as Hawara, seeking a transfer from Tihar Jail in Delhi to a facility in Punjab. The court directed the central government to provide the security assessment and intelligence reports related to the petitioner's case.
The bench noted that the decision regarding the transfer of custody involves significant security implications and requires a thorough review by the intelligence agencies. The court has not issued an immediate order on the plea but has kept the matter under consideration pending the receipt of the IB's report.
This move highlights the judicial scrutiny involved in high-profile custody transfers, where security protocols and intelligence inputs play a decisive role. The final decision on whether to grant the shift from the central jail in Delhi to the state facility in Punjab will be taken after the court examines the submitted documents.
The bench noted that the decision regarding the transfer of custody involves significant security implications and requires a thorough review by the intelligence agencies. The court has not issued an immediate order on the plea but has kept the matter under consideration pending the receipt of the IB's report.
This move highlights the judicial scrutiny involved in high-profile custody transfers, where security protocols and intelligence inputs play a decisive role. The final decision on whether to grant the shift from the central jail in Delhi to the state facility in Punjab will be taken after the court examines the submitted documents.