New Delhi, July 16 -- The Special NIA Court in New Delhi has rejected the third bail application of E Abubacker, founding Chairman of the Popular Front of India (PFI), in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The court had recently framed charges against PFI leaders, including E Abubacker and other accused persons, under allegations related to terror conspiracy, terror funding and conspiracy to wage war against the country.

Abubacker, who was arrested in 2022, had sought bail citing delay in the trial, along with grounds related to his health condition, speedy trial and changes in legal provisions concerning bail under UAPA cases.

Special NIA Judge Prashant Sharma of the Patiala House Court on Wednesd...