NEW DELHI: Arguments on sentencing of Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi and her two associates, convicted last month under UAPA for conspiring to wage war against India and for membership of a terrorist outfit, could not begin on Wednesday as the question of jurisdiction has not yet been decided. Andrabi, founder of women separatist organisation Dukhtaraan-e-Millat, and her aides Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen were arrested by NIA in a 2018 case and held guilty on Jan 14 by additional sessions judge Chanderjit Singh. However, the sentencing remains stalled pending clarity on jurisdiction.The impasse traces back to Nov 2025, when judge Singh was transfersred from NIA court to Karkardooma family courts. Since the verdict in the case had already been reserved, he retained the file and convicted the trio last month. The confusion over sentencing, however, resurfaced after the matter was transferred back to Singh by NIA court judge Prashant Sharma, who had earlier held that the judge delivering the conviction should also decide the quantum of punishment. Singh had been hearing the matter since 2024 before his transfer. However, since the case falls within the NIA court’s jurisdiction, his present posting as a family court judge has added to the procedural complexity. The HC had held in another case that where a sessions case had been heard in its entirety, the predecessor judge was “duty-bound to pronounce the judgment”. The next hearing on Feb 17, 2026 will determine how to further proceed on the matter. ‘Does judgment include sentencing?’Arguments on sentencing in Aasiya Andrabi’s criminal conspiracy case was put off as a Delhi court must first decide if judgment passed on Jan 14 includes both conviction and sentencing. The judge who convicted her was transferred, causing deadlock over who should pass the sentence. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘GST After Death?’ Sitharaman Takes Dig at TMC During Budget ReplyRespect One, Call Another Traitor? Sitharaman Exposes Rahul’s Double StandardsBaloch Leader Akhtar Mengal Stuns Pakistan, Says Balochistan’s ‘Separation Is The Only Option Now”Modi Sold Bharat Mata’: Rahul Blasts Centre Over India-US Trade Deal, Govt hits back’India A Priority, No Second Class Citizen’: Jamaat Chief’s Big Statement Before Key Bangladesh VoteBangladesh Elections 2026: Key Players and Why India, China & Pakistan Are WatchingEntertainment Value Or Evidence? Hardeep Puri Blasts Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Buffoonery’ On Epstein FilesMuhammad Yunus Assures Smooth Handover Ahead Of Bangladesh’s First Elections After Hasina Exit”If You Had Taken My Advice” Jagdambika Pal Responds To Rahul Gandhi’s Ex-Congress Jab“Will Move Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi”: BJP Slams Rahul Over ‘Baseless Allegations’123Photostories8 herbs you can grow on a windowsill for cooking and décor10 royal baby names that never go out of styleFrom Ranveer Singh to Randeep Hooda: Bollywood stars who were gifted handwritten letters by Amitabh Bachchan6 Vastu-recommended paintings you should have in your home to attract wealth and prosperityExclusive – Kanika Mann on bagging Naagin 7, playing a negative role and comparisons with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary; says ‘I am open to it’18 must-try coffee drinks from around the world5 real estate hotspots in Surat, Gujarat driving property demand5 fire safety measures every residential building must have5 heartfelt romance dramas on Peacock that are a must-watch ahead of Valentine’s DayKerala Assembly polls 2026: PM Modi kick starts BJP’s campaign with launch of several development projects123Hot PicksBharat bandh todayGold Silver PricesBangladesh Elections 2026Bharat BandhIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingAll American ShowTravis KelceJuraj SlafkovskyLeBron JamesElvis MerzlikinsMilano CortinaKayla NicoleJulia SimonClash Royale ControversyPuka Nacua
NEW DELHI: Arguments on sentencing of Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi and her two associates, convicted last month under UAPA for conspiring to wage war against India and for membership of a terrorist outfit, could not begin on Wednesday as the question of jurisdiction has not yet been decided. Andrabi, founder of women separatist organisation Dukhtaraan-e-Millat, and her aides Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen were arrested by NIA in a 2018 case and held guilty on Jan 14 by additional sessions judge Chanderjit Singh. However, the sentencing remains stalled pending clarity on jurisdiction.The impasse traces back to Nov 2025, when judge Singh was transfersred from NIA court to Karkardooma family courts. Since the verdict in the case had already been reserved, he retained the file and convicted the trio last month. The confusion over sentencing, however, resurfaced after the matter was transferred back to Singh by NIA court judge Prashant Sharma, who had earlier held that the judge delivering the conviction should also decide the quantum of punishment. Singh had been hearing the matter since 2024 before his transfer. However, since the case falls within the NIA court’s jurisdiction, his present posting as a family court judge has added to the procedural complexity. The HC had held in another case that where a sessions case had been heard in its entirety, the predecessor judge was “duty-bound to pronounce the judgment”. The next hearing on Feb 17, 2026 will determine how to further proceed on the matter. ‘Does judgment include sentencing?’Arguments on sentencing in Aasiya Andrabi’s criminal conspiracy case was put off as a Delhi court must first decide if judgment passed on Jan 14 includes both conviction and sentencing. The judge who convicted her was transferred, causing deadlock over who should pass the sentence.
