The Economic Times

Supreme Court cites 'bleak chance' of trial's early disposal, long incarceration to grant bail to separatist Shabir Shah

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has allowed Shabir Ahmed Shah, a prominent figure in Kashmiri separatism, to post bail after serving over eight years behind bars for allegations tied to terror financing. The judges emphasized the sluggish pace of the trial and Shah's extended time spent in detention.