New Delhi, India — The New Delhi Bar Association (NDBA) has pledged to ensure uninterrupted judicial proceedings at Patiala House Court, where the high-profile trial of 26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana is set to begin following his extradition to India.
In an official statement, NDBA President Nagender Kumar and Honorary Secretary Tarun Rana affirmed the association’s dedication to maintaining judicial decorum and order. “All necessary steps would be taken to prevent disruptions within the court complex,” the statement read.
The announcement was made in the presence of key NDBA office bearers, including Joint Secretary Advocate Ankur Tyagi and Treasurer Advocate Astha Gupta. The association emphasized its commitment to facilitating fair and transparent proceedings in full compliance with Indian legal principles, especially given the gravity of the case.
With security set to be significantly heightened around the court, the NDBA’s proactive stance underscores the importance of judicial discipline, fairness, and the rule of law as India moves forward in this landmark trial.
Tahawwur Hussain Rana is being extradited to India after the United States Supreme Court denied his final plea to halt the process. On April 7, the top court rejected an emergency application Rana filed with Chief Justice John Roberts on March 20, 2025.
“The application for stay addressed to The Chief Justice and referred to the Court is denied,” stated the U.S. Supreme Court’s order dated April 7.
A Pakistani-Canadian national, Rana was previously convicted in the United States for his role in supporting the banned terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which orchestrated the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
The coordinated terror assault on November 26, 2008, saw 10 LeT terrorists attack multiple locations across Mumbai, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, two hospitals, and several landmark buildings such as the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Oberoi Trident. The siege lasted nearly three days, killing over 160 people and injuring hundreds more.
Indian forces regained control on November 28, eliminating nine terrorists and capturing one, Ajmal Kasab, who was later executed in 2012. Rana’s trial marks another major step in India’s pursuit of justice for the victims of the devastating attacks.