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National Investigation Agency, urged Delhi High Court for closed-door proceedings on appeal seeking death penalty for JKLF chief Yasin Malik in 2017 terror funding case, citing risks to sensitive evidence and sources.

Appeal challenges 2022 life sentence under UAPA, NIA argues Malik's Lashkar/Hizbul links warrant "rarest of rare" capital punishment for waging war against India.

Bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Amit Sharma issued notice to Malik, posted matter for Nov 17, directed NIA to file formal application; Malik's counsel opposed in-camera hearings.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday requested the Delhi High Court to conduct in-camera hearings for its plea seeking the death penalty for separatist leader Yasin Malik in a 2017 terror fund

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