Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Advocate Quits AAP MLA's Case Over Controversial Remarks
A lawyer named Nirmal K Kotwal stopped defending an AAP politician, Mehraj Malik, who is in jail.
Kotwal saw videos where Malik said things he didn't agree with.
Malik was arrested under a law to keep public order.
Kotwal believes in India's unity and can't support statements against it.
Before quitting, Kotwal was part of a team formed by the AAP to help Malik.
The videos showed Malik making controversial comments about Jammu and Kashmir's status in India.
Senior Advocate Nirmal K Kotwal withdrew from defending AAP MLA Mehraj Malik.
Kotwal cited controversial remarks attributed to Malik as the reason for withdrawal.
Malik is detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
Videos show Malik allegedly making statements about J&K and Burhan Wani.
The AAP had formed a legal team to challenge Malik's detention.
- Who
- Senior Advocate Nirmal K Kotwal and AAP MLA Mehraj Malik
- What
- Kotwal withdrew from representing Malik in PSA proceedings.
- When
- Thursday, after Sunday legal team formation.
- Where
- Doda, India
- Why
- Kotwal cited Malik's controversial remarks about J&K and national security.
- Subject
- Mehraj Malik, AAP MLA
- Legal Counsel
- Nirmal K Kotwal
- Withdrawal Reason
- Objectionable remarks by Malik
- Detention
- Under Public Safety Act (PSA)
- Legal Team
- 10-member team formed by AAP
