Bombay High Court Upholds Police Clearance Denial for 26/11 Acquitted Accused
Denial of police clearance to accused acquitted in 26/11 attacks case a ‘reasonable restriction’: HC
Hindustan Times
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The Bombay High Court upheld the denial of a police clearance certificate to Fahim Arshad Ansari, a resident of Mumbra, Maharashtra, despite his acquittal in the 2008 Rampur attack case. The court deemed the restriction reasonable due to his prior criminal record linked to terrorism, citing public safety concerns.
- 01The Bombay High Court ruled against Fahim Arshad Ansari's petition for a police clearance certificate.
- 02Ansari was previously imprisoned for providing support to terrorist operatives but was acquitted.
- 03The court emphasized public safety and national security in its decision.
- 04Ansari's employment options are limited, but he can pursue alternative jobs.
- 05The ruling reflects ongoing concerns about individuals with past criminal records related to terrorism.
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On April 29, 2025, the Bombay High Court rejected the petition of Fahim Arshad Ansari (52), a resident of Mumbra, Maharashtra, who sought a police clearance certificate (PCC) necessary for obtaining a public service vehicle (PSV) badge to drive an auto-rickshaw. Although Ansari served a 10-year prison sentence for allegedly providing logistical support to Lashkar-e-Taiba, a terrorist organization based in Pakistan, he was acquitted in the case. The court, led by Justice AS Gadkari and Justice RR Bhonsale, supported the state's argument that his criminal history justified the denial of the PCC, citing potential risks to public safety and national security. The judges noted that while Ansari's employment options were limited, he was still free to seek other types of work. This ruling underscores the ongoing scrutiny faced by individuals with past associations to terrorism, even after acquittal.
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This ruling may affect the employment opportunities for individuals with past criminal records, particularly those associated with terrorism, impacting their reintegration into society.
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