India, Oct. 12 -- A Delhi court discharged Inderpal Singh Gaba, a UK national accused of involvement in twin violent attacks at Indian High Commission in London in March 2023, of the offence of insulting the Indian national flag, noting the alleged offence was committed by a foreign national on foreign soil.

The court, however, ordered framing of charges against Gaba under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), holding his alleged participation in a protest where pro-Khalistan slogans were raised, and his standing on the Indian flag fell within the definition of "unlawful activity" under the anti-terror law.

The case pertains to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into two incidents outside Indian High Commission in ...