When Malik was convicted by the NIA Court on charges of conspiracy and waging war against the state?

On 10 May 2022, Malik pled guilty of the charges framed against him. He chose not to have a lawyer represent him and was appearing for himself. The court appointed an amicus curiae to explain the charges to Malik and make him understand the consequences. Malik confirmed to the amicus that he did not want to contest the charges and that he was ready to face whatever was in store for him. On 19 May 2022, Malik was convicted by the NIA Court on charges of conspiracy and waging war against the state, and subsequently sentenced to two counts of life imprisonment and five 10-year prison sentences, all to be held concurrently. Reacting to the court’s verdict, Malik’s wife Mushaal appealed to the UN, UNHCR and international powers “to take notice of this war crime and save the life of a warrior of his motherland and to stop this grave injustice against Yasin.”