**Title:** Supreme Court Hears Objections in Mundra Port Drug Case
**Meta Description:** Defence lawyer raises concerns over bullying of accused’s children in Mundra port drug haul case during Supreme Court hearing.
**URL Slug:** mundra-port-drug-case-supreme-court
**Headline:** Supreme Court Addresses Concerns Over Bullying in Mundra Port Drug Haul Case
In a recent hearing at the Supreme Court regarding the Mundra port drug haul case, the defence lawyer raised significant concerns about the impact of the case on the accused’s children. The lawyer claimed that the children were being subjected to bullying at school, where they were labeled as “terrorist children.” This situation arose after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) made comments linking the case to a terror incident in Pahalgam, which led to media reports associating the accused with terrorism.
Senior counsel Aryama Sundaram, representing the accused, highlighted that the remarks made during the bail plea hearing had serious repercussions for the children. He stated, “The children have been bullied in school and are receiving threat calls. They had to be brought back home for their safety.” Sundaram emphasized that the case was strictly related to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and had no connection to the Pahalgam terror attack, yet the comments made during the hearing had unjustly linked the two.
The defence counsel urged the bench to clarify that the NDPS case was unrelated to the terror incident, as the children were facing undue harassment. The court acknowledged the concerns but noted that the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) had been arguing in a different context and that the issue of bullying was not a primary consideration in the bail hearing.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, present during the proceedings, mentioned that the ASG had apologized for any misunderstanding caused by the remarks. He also pointed out that the investigation revealed that proceeds from the drug trade were allegedly funneled to terrorist organizations, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attacks.
The court reiterated that no family member should suffer due to the case and assured that the police would address any threats faced by the children. The ASG had previously opposed bail for businessman Kabir Talwar, citing the international value of the drugs involved, which exceeded Rs 2,100 crore, and their alleged connection to terrorism.
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on the bail plea, leaving the future of the accused and the implications for his family uncertain.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What were the main concerns raised by the defence lawyer in the Mundra port drug case?**
A: The defence lawyer expressed concerns about the bullying of the accused’s children at school, linking it to comments made by the NIA that associated the case with a terror incident in Pahalgam.
