Replying to a debate in the Rajya Sabha on a Bill extending more powers to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Mr. Shah alleged that the case had been instituted with a political motive. Mr. Shah said conviction in any criminal case depended on the chargesheet, based on which law officers argued in court. However, they were let off and an attempt was made to link it to a particular religion, Mr. Shah alleged. Mr. Shah, responding to the apprehensions, assured the House that the Modi government would never allow misuse of the NIA law. Earlier, when Mr. Shah was about to speak, Left parties’ members demanded that the Bill be sent to a Select Committee.

Source: The Hindu July 17, 2019 16:50 UTC