Abu Salem to stay in India: SC

August 05, 2013 11:16

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed gangster Abu Salem's plea seeking quashing of trials against him in various cases after Portugal's apex court terminated his extradition to India for "violation" of deportation rules by Indian authorities.

The apex court ruled that all charges imposed on him during the time of extradition will stay and he will continue to face trial in the 1993 Bombay blasts case.

However, SC agreed to withdraw certain cases of TADA and Explosive Substances Act against him after CBI's submission that the agency is ready to drop certain charges under these Acts against 45-year-old Salem.

A bench had reserved the verdict on July 9 after CBIs request in view of its commitment to Portuguese government at the time of his extradition that he shall not be awarded death penalty or detained in custody for more than 25 years if found guilty.

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