Fugitive Cannot Maintain Article 32 Petition: SG Objects To Zakir Naik's Plea In Supreme Court

The Solicitor General (SG) objected to Zakir Naik’s plea in the Supreme Court, arguing that a fugitive cannot maintain an Article 32 petition. Naik, facing multiple charges in India, had filed the petition seeking relief from various FIRs lodged against him. The SG contended that Naik’s status as a fugitive disqualifies him from seeking constitutional remedies under Article 32. The Supreme Court registry had also noted procedural flaws in Naik’s petition, including the absence of his signature. The court’s decision on this matter will have significant implications for the legal rights of individuals declared as fugitives and their ability to seek judicial intervention.