Police identify 27 more over Sunday’s clashes in Delhi's Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 months ago

Police identify 27 more over Sunday’s clashes in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police on Thursday said that they have identified 27 more suspects involved in the last week’s violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Block C of north Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area, and that they were looking into the connections that the 25 people who have been arrested so far may have with terrorists and illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Taking cognisance of the timing and place of occurrence, we can’t rule out rioters’ links with terrorism,” a crime branch officer associated with the probe said, asking not to be named. Special commissioner of police Ravinder Singh Yadav said the stringent National Security Act has been slapped against prime accused Ansar, Salim Chikna, Yunus Imam Sheikh, alias Sonu Chikna, Dilshad and Ahir. “A proposal to this effect was submitted by the crime branch and cleared by the police commissioner on Tuesday,” Yadav said.

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Delhi HC asks police to reply to Tahir Hussain’s bail plea in IB staffer Ankit Sharma murder case
11 hours, 46 minutes ago

Delhi HC asks police to reply to Tahir Hussain’s bail plea in IB staffer Ankit Sharma murder case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the response of the police on a plea by former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain seeking bail in a case relating to the murder of IB staffer Ankit Sharma during the northeast Delhi riots in February 2020. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta issued notice to the police on Hussain’s plea challenging a trial court’s December …

Three members of 2 gangs arrested in separate incidents in southwest Delhi
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Three members of 2 gangs arrested in separate incidents in southwest Delhi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Three alleged members of two gangs were nabbed in separate incidents in southwest Delhi, a senior police officer said on Monday. Three members of 2 gangs arrested in separate incidents in southwest Delhi In the first incident, two gang members of Saddam Gauri gang were arrested following a brief exchange of fire in southwest Delhi's Dabri area, police …

2020 Delhi riots: Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in head constable death case
1 month ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in head constable death case

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A court here has ordered framing of several charges, including murder, arson and dacoity, against 25 accused in a 2020 northeast Delhi rioting case pertaining to the assault of a police team that left head constable Ratan Lal dead. 2020 Delhi riots: Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in head constable death case Additional Sessions Judge …

Chandigarh: Senior citizen foils snatching attempt in Sector 23, one arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Chandigarh: Senior citizen foils snatching attempt in Sector 23, one arrested

Hindustan Times  

In a brazen daylight snatching incident, a 63-year-old Mauli Jagran resident was targeted by two men on a motorcycle on Wednesday in Sector 23. Police have registered an FIR under Sections 304, 317, 3 of the BNS and efforts are underway to trace the second accused, who remains at large, said police. Around 1.20 pm, while waiting on the road …

Three juveniles held for murder in Delhi; political row erupts over city’s crime rate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three juveniles held for murder in Delhi; political row erupts over city’s crime rate

The Hindu  

The Delhi police on Saturday apprehended three juveniles for killing a man and injuring another in two separate incidents of firing in north-east Delhi’s Welcome area. War of words Delhi Health Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj attacked the Lieutenant-Governor over the “deteriorating law and order situation in the city”. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Bharadwaj said …

Court to decide on charges against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on August 30
4 months, 1 week ago

Court to decide on charges against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler on August 30

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is set to issue a ruling on August 30 regarding whether Congress leader Jagdish Tytler will face formal charges in connection with the deaths of three people at Pul Bangash during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. According to the charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in May 2023, Tytler, a former Union Minister, …

Bihar native nabbed for murder, riot in Darbhanga
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar native nabbed for murder, riot in Darbhanga

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A 32-year-old man wanted in a case of murder and rioting in Bihar’s Dharbhanga district was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch from the national capital, officials said on Wednesday. Additional CP Sanjay Bhatia said information was received by Sub Inspector Subhash Chand about an accused wanted in a case of riots and murder reported at Mani …

Hacker-for-hire gang with links to Pune police planted emails on the computers of Bhima Koregaon accused: new book
9 months, 1 week ago

Hacker-for-hire gang with links to Pune police planted emails on the computers of Bhima Koregaon accused: new book

The Hindu  

The alleged evidence used to incarcerate 16 people in the Bhima Koregaon case was “likely to have been implanted remotely through a hacker-for-hire mercenary gang infrastructure that has clients all over the world, but whose epicentre is in India,” according to claims made in a new book. In her book, The Incarcerations: Bhima Koregaon And The Search For Democracy In …

Parliament security breach: Delhi police seeks 90 days time to file charge sheet
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Parliament security breach: Delhi police seeks 90 days time to file charge sheet

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Delhi police on Thursday moved the high court seeking an extension of 90 days to file a charge sheet and complete the investigation into the parliament security breach case. Special public prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh, representing the Delhi Police Special Cell, submitted that they are seeking time because the digital data retrieved during the investigation is voluminous, …

‘No evidence’: Delhi court acquits 7 in riots case
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘No evidence’: Delhi court acquits 7 in riots case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A sessions court has acquitted seven people in a 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots case, holding there was no “sustainable and inspiring evidence” against them. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala was hearing a case against the seven who were accused of being a part of an unlawful assembly that torched two shops, an autorickshaw and a two-wheeler on …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Asks Police To Clarify If Probe Is Complete Or More Chargesheets Will Be Filed
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Asks Police To Clarify If Probe Is Complete Or More Chargesheets Will Be Filed

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Delhi Police to clarify if its investigation in the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots is complete or if any more chargesheets will be filed in the matter. A division bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Manoj Jain asked Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad …

Haldwani Violence: Arrested in Delhi, Main Accused Brought Back to Uttarakhand, is ‘Being Questioned’
10 months, 1 week ago

Haldwani Violence: Arrested in Delhi, Main Accused Brought Back to Uttarakhand, is ‘Being Questioned’

News 18  

Three days after violence broke out in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani over the demolition of an illegally built madrassa, the main accused has been arrested. State government officials told CNN-News18 that Abdul Malik was arrested in Delhi and brought back to Haldwani. At least six rioters were killed and 100 injured as violence broke out in Haldwani on Thursday after local authorities …

Communal clash | Civic body razes ‘illegal’ shops in Maharashtra’s Naya Nagar
11 months ago

Communal clash | Civic body razes ‘illegal’ shops in Maharashtra’s Naya Nagar

The Hindu  

"Illegal" roadside stalls in Naya Nagar area of Thane district which witnessed a communal clash two days back were razed by the civic body using bulldozers on Tuesday, officials said. Notably, the action by the Mira Bhaindar Municipal Corporation to demolish the "illegal" roadside stalls came a day after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the Home portfolio, …

Delhi court frames charges of attempt to murder and rioting against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi, and 11 others
11 months ago

Delhi court frames charges of attempt to murder and rioting against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi, and 11 others

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Friday framed charges of attempt to murder, rioting and unlawful assembly against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi, and 11 others in a case pertaining to the northeast Delhi riots of 2020. The judge maintained that, prima facie, there were grounds for presuming that the accused persons, including Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi, Vikram Pratap, Samir …

2020 Delhi riots: Ishrat Jahan, 12 others charged with attempt to murder
11 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: Ishrat Jahan, 12 others charged with attempt to murder

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday framed charges of attempt to murder, rioting, unlawful assembly and other related offences against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, activist Khalid Saifi and 11 others in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi Riots. “HC Yograj, who is the complainant and an eyewitness to accused persons forming part of the armed unlawful …

Delhi riots: Attempt to murder charge framed against former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan
11 months ago

Delhi riots: Attempt to murder charge framed against former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan

Op India  

Delhi’s Karkardooma Court has framed charges of attempt to murder against ex MCD councillor and lawyer Ishrat Jahan and 12 other accused, including Khalid Saifi. In this case, the accused are Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi, Vikram Pratap, Samir Ansari, Mohd Salim, Sabu Ansari, Iqbal Ahmed, Anzaar, Mohd Ilyas, Mohd Bilal Saifi, Salim Ahmed, Mohd Yameen and Sharif Khan. The special …

Delhi Riots: Court Frames Attempt To Murder Charges Against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi & Others; Discharges Them Under Arms Act
11 months ago

Delhi Riots: Court Frames Attempt To Murder Charges Against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi & Others; Discharges Them Under Arms Act

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday framed charges of rioting, unlawful assembly and attempt to murder against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi and 11 others in a case concerning the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Both Ishrat Jahan and Khalid Saifi were also arrested in FIR 59 of 2020, the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy into the riots being …

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames attempt to murder, rioting charges against ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan, others
11 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames attempt to murder, rioting charges against ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan, others

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A city court has ordered the framing of charges of attempt to murder and rioting against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, activist Khalid Saifi and eleven others in connection with a case relating to the 2020 Delhi riots. Yameen alias Yameen Coolerwala and Sharif Khan alias Sharif Khureji -- are named in the FIR registered at Jagat Puri …

Distinguish Sharjeel role in Delhi riots: Court
11 months, 1 week ago

Distinguish Sharjeel role in Delhi riots: Court

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday directed the Delhi Police to file a chart distinguishing the role of student activist Sharjeel Imam — booked under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Act or UAPA for allegedly instigating the February 2020 Delhi riots — from his three co-accused who were granted bail in the same case in 2021. Sharjeel Imam had …

Parliament security breach: Delhi Police takes accused to India Gate to establish sequence of events | DETAILS
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliament security breach: Delhi Police takes accused to India Gate to establish sequence of events | DETAILS

India TV News  

Parliament security breach: The Delhi Police Special Cell took the accused in the Parliament security breach case to places where they assembled and also the shop from where they purchased flags before executing their nefarious plan of entering the Parliament with smoke canisters and using it in the Lok Sabha chamber on December 13, sources said on Thursday. The accused …

Sharjeel Imam hearing: Delhi court issues summons to DCP
1 year ago

Sharjeel Imam hearing: Delhi court issues summons to DCP

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Saturday, while taking up the bail application moved by Sharjeel Imam in a sedition case, issued summons to the deputy commissioner of police to appear before the court after a passover was sought by the prosecution citing that link special public prosecutor Madhukar Pandey was preoccupied in another case. “This tendency to seek a pass over/date …

Uttar Pradesh: 12 arrested following communal clashes in Basti district
1 year, 1 month ago

Uttar Pradesh: 12 arrested following communal clashes in Basti district

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh news: The Basti Police arrested 12 people for their involvement in clashes between two communities during the installation of an idol in Tigodiya village of Basti district. SHO, Rudhauli, Dinesh Chandra Chaudhary said that tension prevailed in the village when a group of people dancing to DJ and playing with gulal during installation of Laxmi idol on Friday …

‘We are in constant touch with Delhi police’: Karnataka cops after ISIS terrorists arrest
1 year, 2 months ago

‘We are in constant touch with Delhi police’: Karnataka cops after ISIS terrorists arrest

Hindustan Times  

After Delhi Police arrested three suspected Islamic State terrorists, Karnataka Police have said that they are in constant touch with Delhi police officials regarding the arrests. Police said initial interrogation revealed that the accused conducted elaborate recce in Western Ghats, southern India, including Hubbali, Dharwad, and Ahmedabad in Gujarat to establish their hideouts. The Special Cell of Delhi Police in …

Delhi: Two men jailed for promoting anti-India agenda, ISIS terror activities in country
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi: Two men jailed for promoting anti-India agenda, ISIS terror activities in country

India TV News  

Terror module: Two men were sentenced to five years of imprisonment by a special NIA court in Delhi for promoting activities of proscribed ISIS, also known as Islamic State, in India. According to a spokesperson of the federal agency, the NIA Special Court, Delhi sentenced both of them under various sections of Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities Act, and Explosive …

Three discharged in 2020 riots case; erroneous chargesheet: court
1 year, 4 months ago

Three discharged in 2020 riots case; erroneous chargesheet: court

The Hindu  

Discharging three men accused of rioting and vandalism in a case pertaining to the 2020 north-east Delhi violence, a court here has pulled up Delhi Police for filing a chargesheet without proper investigation. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma Court, on August 16, said the order of discharge for Akil Ahmed, Raheesh Khan, and Irshad was being passed after …

Court orders framing of charges against Tahir Hussain, nine others in a 2020 riots case
1 year, 4 months ago

Court orders framing of charges against Tahir Hussain, nine others in a 2020 riots case

The Hindu  

: A court here has ordered the framing of charges against former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and nine other people in a case related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. The charges were framed against Mr. Hussain, his brother Mohammed Shahdab and his aides, under various IPC sections, including 148, 435 and 450. The court cited the statement of an …

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Court Refuses To Provide Entire CCTV Footage, Chats Of Police WhatsApp Groups To Devangana Kalita
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Court Refuses To Provide Entire CCTV Footage, Chats Of Police WhatsApp Groups To Devangana Kalita

Live Law  

A Delhi Court recently refused to provide entire CCTV footage pertaining to the North-East Delhi area, where riots erupted in 2020, and chats of WhatsApp groups of police officials to Devangana Kalita, one of the accused in a UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy behind the violence.Considering the nature of case and the fact that investigation is ongoing in other …

Delhi court summons Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi court summons Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Firstpost  

Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi took cognizance on CBI’s chargesheet filed against Jagdish Tytler in which the agency alleged that the Congress leader ‘incited, instigated and provoked the mob’ A Delhi Court has issued a summon to Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, an accused in a case related to the alleged Pul Bangash killing during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, and asked …

Delhi Riots: Court Frames Charges Against 49 Men For Allegedly Looting And Putting Car Showroom On Fire
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Riots: Court Frames Charges Against 49 Men For Allegedly Looting And Putting Car Showroom On Fire

Live Law  

A Delhi Court yesterday framed charges against 49 men for allegedly looting and putting on fire a car showroom during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma Courts framed charges against Rafat, Imran, Dildar, Faraz, Ayub, Saleem Malik, Salim Khan, Arif, Mohd. While framing charges, the court said that the evidence on the record prima …

2020 Delhi riots | Murder, dacoity charges framed against 6 who burnt man alive
1 year, 5 months ago

2020 Delhi riots | Murder, dacoity charges framed against 6 who burnt man alive

The Hindu  

Delhi’s Karkardooma court on July 8 framed charges against six men for allegedly setting one Shahbaz on fire, leading to his death during the riots in north-east Delhi in 2020. The framing of charges was carried out by Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala, who framed charges against Aman, Vikram, Rahul Sharma, Ravi Sharma, Dinesh Sharma and Ranjeet Rana, for the …

Delhi court lists chargesheet against Jagdish Tytler for hearing in 1984 anti-Sikh riot case
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi court lists chargesheet against Jagdish Tytler for hearing in 1984 anti-Sikh riot case

Op India  

A special MP-MLA court on Thursday listed the matter related to the supplementary charge sheet against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler for a hearing on June 30. The Central Bureau of Investigation on May 20 filed a chargesheet against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to Anti-Sikh riots in 1984 following the assassination of the then Prime Minister of …

Anti-Hindu Delhi riots: Court frames charges of attempt to murder, rioting against 13 persons
1 year, 6 months ago

Anti-Hindu Delhi riots: Court frames charges of attempt to murder, rioting against 13 persons

Op India  

A Delhi Court, hearing North East Delhi riots case, has framed charges under sections related to attempt to murder, rioting and other offences against 13 persons. Javed Khan alias Shanu, Faisal, Shahjad Khan alias Montu, Shoaib Khan, Imran Khan, Badshah Khan, Irfan Khan, Siraj Khan, Arman alias Arbaz, Aman alias Suhail and Iqbal Khan alias Sonu under attempt to murder, …

2020 Delhi Riots Case Court Slams Investigating Officer Unprofessional Investigation
1 year, 7 months ago

2020 Delhi Riots Case Court Slams Investigating Officer Unprofessional Investigation

ABP News  

A court here has deprecated the Investigating Officer in a case related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots for his “casual and unprofessional conduct”, and referred the matter to Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora for appraisal of the investigation. “I deem it fit to refer this matter to the Commissioner of Police in order to make an appraisal of the investigation …

Delhi Court acquits Dinesh, Sandeep and Tinku of all charges in Delhi Riots of 2020
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Court acquits Dinesh, Sandeep and Tinku of all charges in Delhi Riots of 2020

Op India  

On May 10, a Delhi court acquitted Dinesh Yadav alias Michael, Sandeep alias Mogli and Tinku of the charges of rioting during the anti-Hindu Delhi Riots of 2020. The evidence of these victims cannot be the basis to say that a mob caused these incidents.” Source: Karkardooma Court, Delhi Special public prosecutor ‘led’ the witness to the identification The court …

Delhi Riots: HC Asks Accused Khalid Saifi to Respond to Police Plea on Phone Recovery from Him in Jail
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Riots: HC Asks Accused Khalid Saifi to Respond to Police Plea on Phone Recovery from Him in Jail

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked ‘United Against Hate’ founder Khalid Saifi, in custody in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, to respond to city police’s claim that he was found with a mobile phone in jail. Special public prosecutor Amit Prasad told a bench headed by Justice Siddharth Mridul that …

Chhattisgarh: 6 FIRs registered after violence in Biranpur village, 11 persons arrested so far
1 year, 8 months ago

Chhattisgarh: 6 FIRs registered after violence in Biranpur village, 11 persons arrested so far

India Today  

Police have registered six FIRs for murder, rioting and other offences against several people and arrested 11 persons so far after communal violence in Biranpur village of Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district, an official said on Thursday. Six FIRs have been lodged at Saja police station in connection with the incidents in Biranpur and two of them are related to the murder …

Delhi court frames charges against 6 accused in 2020 riots case
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi court frames charges against 6 accused in 2020 riots case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Saturday framed charges against six accused persons in relation to a case registered during the 2020 Northeast Delhi Riots. I also find accused Nasir @ Arbaj liable to be tried for offence punishable under Section 27 Arms Act, for using fire arms during aforesaid incident.” A case was registered on the basis of a PCR call …

No Place For Violent Action To Resist Govt Policy In Democracy: Delhi High Court Frames Charges Against Sharjeel Imam, Others In Jamia Violence Case
1 year, 8 months ago

No Place For Violent Action To Resist Govt Policy In Democracy: Delhi High Court Frames Charges Against Sharjeel Imam, Others In Jamia Violence Case

Live Law  

While framing charges of rioting and unlawful assembly against Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in 2019 Jamia violence case, the Delhi High Court has observed that protest by violent means can never be part of democracy.“Though, in a democracy, there can be no question of dissent being suppressed or fundamental right of freedom of expression …

Delhi HC frames new charges against Sharjeel in 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi HC frames new charges against Sharjeel in 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case

Live Mint  

Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside a trial court's order to discharge eleven people in the 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case. The eleven people includes Jawaharlal Nehru University student activist Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha and Safoora Zargar. The Delhi High Court noted that nine of the eleven acccused including Imam, Zargar and Tanha were part of unlawful assembly …

Delhi riots case: Court frames murder charges against AAP's Tahir Hussain, others
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi riots case: Court frames murder charges against AAP's Tahir Hussain, others

India Today  

Delhi's Karkardooma Court has framed murder charges against former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others in connection with the murder of Intelligence Bureau official Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots. Tahir Hussain and 10 others were charged under Sections 147, 148, 153A, 302, 365, 120B, 149, 188 and 153A of the Indian Penal Code. The Delhi …

9 convicted in Delhi anti-Hindu riots: The arduous process, the lacking ecosystem and how we owe a debt of gratitude to a few good men
1 year, 9 months ago

9 convicted in Delhi anti-Hindu riots: The arduous process, the lacking ecosystem and how we owe a debt of gratitude to a few good men

Op India  

In July 2020, OpIndia published an elaborate report that traced how violence was carefully incited and executed since December 2019, leading up to the Delhi anti-Hindu riots. As someone who has spent 3 years working on reporting Delhi anti-Hindu riots, I can safely testify that even going through the chargesheets, the organisations that are active now, the lies being spread, …

Shahnawaz, Shoaib and 7 others convicted in a Delhi Riots case, court says their objective was to cause maximum damage to properties of Hindus
1 year, 9 months ago

Shahnawaz, Shoaib and 7 others convicted in a Delhi Riots case, court says their objective was to cause maximum damage to properties of Hindus

Op India  

On Monday, March 13, Delhi’s Karkardooma court convicted nine persons involved in the 2020 anti-Hindu Delhi riots. The court noted that the main objective of the convicts who joined the unruly mob guided by ‘communal feelings’ was to cause ‘maximum damage’ to the properties belonging to the people of the Hindu community. Hence, those charged are convicted for offences covered …

Object was to damage property of Hindus: Court convicts 9 in Delhi riots case
1 year, 9 months ago

Object was to damage property of Hindus: Court convicts 9 in Delhi riots case

India Today  

Delhi’s Karkardooma Court on Tuesday convicted nine people in the 2020 Delhi riots case on offences of rioting, unlawful assembly, theft, mischief causing damage, and mischief with fire/explosives. It said the convicts became a part of an unruly mob whose common object was to cause "maximum damage" to the properties of people belonging to the Hindu community. According to Sharma, …

India terror law haunts Muslims jailed since 2020 for Delhi riots
1 year, 9 months ago

India terror law haunts Muslims jailed since 2020 for Delhi riots

Al Jazeera  

Activists and family members of those languishing in jail for 2020 violence say the ‘draconian’ UAPA law is being misused to deny them bail. “The reason why these people are still in jail in spite of charges being dismissed on so many grounds is that they have been booked under a draconian law like UAPA which calls itself an anti-terror …

2020 Delhi Riots: Court Frames Charges of Rioting, Arson Against Rajdhani School Owner, Four Others
1 year, 10 months ago

2020 Delhi Riots: Court Frames Charges of Rioting, Arson Against Rajdhani School Owner, Four Others

News 18  

A court here has charged a school owner and four others of rioting and arson in an alleged case of torching of properties and stone pelting during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. According to the prosecution, the riotous mob was ”using Rajdhani School as a base for the purpose of throwing petrol bombs and pelting stones at the properties belonging …

Jamia Nagar violence: HC seeks stand of Sharjeel Imam, others on police challenge to discharge
1 year, 10 months ago

Jamia Nagar violence: HC seeks stand of Sharjeel Imam, others on police challenge to discharge

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the stand of student activists Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha and others on the city police's challenge to a trial court order discharging them in a 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case. The trial court had in its February 4 order discharged 11 people, including Imam and Tanha, while holding that they were made …

Delhi riots case: Court acquits 2 of charges of rioting, arson
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi riots case: Court acquits 2 of charges of rioting, arson

India Today  

A court here on Friday acquitted two people of all charges connected to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, saying "presumption cannot take the place of evidence". Hence, accused persons.are acquitted of all the charges levelled against them in this case," additional sessions judge Pulastya Pramachala said. ".On close scrutiny of evidences, I find that prosecution could show involvement of mob …

2019 Jamia Violence: Delhi Police Moves High Court Against Discharge Of Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha & Others
1 year, 10 months ago

2019 Jamia Violence: Delhi Police Moves High Court Against Discharge Of Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha & Others

Live Law  

The Delhi Police has moved Delhi High Court challenging the discharge of Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in 2019 Jamia violence case.The police has challenged an order passed by city’s Saket Courts discharging the accused persons after it observed that the police was unable to apprehend “actual perpetrators” and “surely managed to rope them. The …

‘Can’t blur lines between rioters and…’: Court discharges Sharjeel Imam
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Can’t blur lines between rioters and…’: Court discharges Sharjeel Imam

Live Mint  

A Delhi court has discharged Jawaharlal Nehru University student Sharjeel Imam in the 2019 Jamia Violence case. The court discharged 11 people including Sharjeel Imam in the case and said that Delhi Police was unable to apprehend the actual perpetrators, it booked the accused as "scapegoats". Additional Sessions Judge Arul Varma said, “Marshalling the facts as brought forth from a …

2019 Jamia Millia Islamia violence case: Delhi court discharges 11 student activists
1 year, 10 months ago

2019 Jamia Millia Islamia violence case: Delhi court discharges 11 student activists

The Hindu  

A Delhi court discharged student activists Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha, and eight others in a case connected to the incidents of violence at Jamia Millia Islamia university in December 2019. The court order, on February 4, said the Delhi Police had made them a “scapegoat”, and that there was no prima facie evidence that the accused were …

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