Tahawwur Rana News / Tahawwur Rana's last attempt also failed, even US top court did not hear his plea

Tahawwur Rana News: The US Supreme Court has rejected the emergency application of Tahawwur Rana, accused of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Rana had opposed his extradition and argued that if he is sent to India, he will face torture. He had raised concerns about security in India based on his Pakistani origin and Muslim identity.

Judicial process and appeal

Tahawwur Rana's lawyer will now appeal before Chief Justice John Roberts. Earlier, Rana had filed an emergency stay application before the Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court and the Circuit Justice of the Ninth Circuit. In the petition, he had argued that his extradition to India violates US law and the United Nations Convention against Torture. He also said that he is more likely to be tortured in India because he is a Muslim of Pakistani origin.

Citing health problems

Rana also mentioned his poor health condition in his application. He told that he is suffering from serious diseases like heart attack, bladder cancer and chronic asthma. Citing medical records of July 2024, he said that if he is sent to India, it would be like a death sentence for him.

US Supreme Court's decision

Rana's emergency petition presented before Associate Justice Elena Kagan of the US Supreme Court was rejected on March 6, 2025. The note issued on the official website of the Supreme Court said that this application has been rejected by Judge Kagan.

Rana fearful of extradition to India

Rana is currently lodged in the 'Metropolitan Detention Center' in Los Angeles. He said in his petition that he could be tortured in Indian jails. It was also reported that he has been a close associate of Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, who was one of the main conspirators of the 26/11 attacks.

Donald Trump's reaction

Former US President Donald Trump had already taken a tough stand on Rana's extradition. He had described him as "one of the worst people" in the world and said that he should be sent to India to bring justice to Indians.

Background of Tahawwur Rana

Tahawwur Hussain Rana is a citizen of Pakistani origin, who has become a Canadian citizen. He has also resided in Chicago, USA and has served as a doctor in the Pakistani Army. Later, he conspired to carry out the Mumbai attack while helping terrorist organizations Lashkar-e-Taiba and Harkat-ul-Jihad-e-Islami. 179 people were killed in this attack on 26 November 2008.

Conclusion

Tahawwur Rana's extradition from the US to India is now considered almost certain. His legal battle has become even more difficult after his emergency plea was rejected by the US Supreme Court. After his extradition to India, the hope of getting justice for the victims of the 26/11 terror attack has increased.