Hours after issuing a non-bailable warrant against former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar on Thursday recalled the warrant. The CJM Srinagar cited Abdullah’s condition following a recent attack as the reason for the recall. Earlier, Abdullah’s counsel had sought the recall, explaining that Abdullah’s health was at risk due to the attack.
The warrant was initially issued as Abdullah had failed to appear in court, either in person or online. Abdullah’s counsel, Ishtiyaq Khan, mentioned that medical advice had advised against any travel post the life-threatening attack in Jammu. Due to the attack, Abdullah’s existing medical conditions had worsened, leading to strict clinical observation and a restricted security protocol.
The court had previously rejected Abdullah’s application for exemption from personal appearance. Additionally, another accused, Manzoor Gazanfar Ali, had his exemption application rejected, leading to a non-bailable warrant against him. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had filed charges against several accused, including Abdullah, under relevant sections of the Ranbir Penal Code, focusing on alleged embezzlement within the JKCA during Abdullah’s tenure.
