National Investigation Agency vs Inderpal Singh Gaba — 2023 Indian High Commission London protest case

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1. News12 Oct 2026

   Delhi court discharges UK national Gaba over attacks at Indian High Commission in London; frames UAPA charges

   The court, however, ordered framing of charges against Gaba holding his alleged participation in a protest where pro-Khalistan slogans were raised. | India News

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A judge cleared one person of certain allegations but decided to proceed with serious anti-terror charges.

   Who:

   The National Investigation Agency is the government agency, and Inderpal Singh Gaba is the accused UK national.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Special NIA Court, New Delhi, Delhi.

   Why:

   The court found insufficient evidence for some claims but enough to move forward with UAPA charges.

   What it means:

   The court dismissed some claims, but the accused will now face trial under the anti-terror law.

   Hindustan Times
2. News12 Oct 2026

   Indian High Commission protest case: Delhi Court charges Inderpal Singh Gaba under UAPA in pro Khalistan Protest at Indian High Commission, London

   A Special NIA court in New Delhi has charged Inderpal Singh Gaba under Section 13(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the 2023 protest at the Indian High Commission in London. However, the court discharged him under Section 2 of the Prevention of Insults to National Honours Act, 1971. The order was passed by Special Judge Vikas Dhull on October 8.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court has officially charged the accused with offenses under a strict anti-terror law.

   Who:

   The National Investigation Agency is the prosecuting agency and Inderpal Singh Gaba is the accused. The Special NIA Court is the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   New Delhi, Delhi, at the Special NIA Court.

   Why:

   The court applied these charges due to his alleged involvement in a pro-Khalistan protest at the Indian High Commission in London.

   What it means:

   The legal case now moves forward to the trial phase where the court will examine the evidence.

   Asian News International