Archive · 28 Jan 2026
HC Seeks Abu Salem's Response on Parole Charges
Abu Salem, who is in jail for his role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings and for using a fake passport, asked for a four-day leave to attend his brother's funeral.
The prison authorities said no to a longer leave and suggested a shorter leave with some extra costs.
The court then asked Abu Salem's lawyer if he can pay those extra costs if he is given the leave.
The Bombay High Court sought a response from Abu Salem's lawyer regarding the payment of escort charges for his parole.
Abu Salem, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, sought a four-day parole to attend his elder brother's funeral.
The Maharashtra prison authorities opposed a 14-day parole, suggesting a two-day parole with escort charges instead.
The court is considering whether Abu Salem can pay the escort charges if granted parole.
Abu Salem was also convicted in Portugal for traveling on a fake passport.
- Who
- Abu Salem, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case and in Portugal for traveling on a fake passport.
- What
- The Bombay High Court sought a response from Abu Salem's lawyer regarding the payment of escort charges for his parole.
- When
- The hearing took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- The Bombay High Court in Mumbai, India.
- Why
- Abu Salem sought emergency parole to attend his elder brother's funeral, and the court is considering the payment of escort charges if parole is granted.
- Person Involved
- Abu Salem
- Conviction
- 1993 Mumbai blasts case
- Additional Conviction
- Portugal for traveling on a fake passport
- Arrest Date
- November 24, 2005
- Parole Request
- Four-day parole for brother's death
- Prison Authority's Stance
- Opposed 14-day parole, suggested two-day parole with escort charges
- Court's Action
- Sought response on payment of escort charges