"Investigation Highly Callous, Inefficient But Cannot Ignore Statements Of Victims": Delhi Court Frames Charges Against One In Delhi Riots Case
3 years, 3 months ago

"Investigation Highly Callous, Inefficient But Cannot Ignore Statements Of Victims": Delhi Court Frames Charges Against One In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court recently framed charges against one Rohit in a case concerning North East Delhi riots after observing that even though the investigation in the matter appears to be highly callous and inefficient, however, the statements of victims cannot be ignored by the Court. "Be that as it may, it is worth noting that investigation in the matter appears to be highly callous, inefficient. "Be that as it may, it is worth noting that investigation in the matter appears to be highly callous, inefficient and unproductive; however, as noted earlier this Court at this stage, cannot ignore the statements of victims dehors the delay in recording of FIR in the matter," observed Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav. The Court observed that there was enough ocular evidence in the form of supplementary statements of complainant and public witnesses in order to frame charges against the accused.

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No Reason To Continue Criminal Proceedings If Accused Is Exonerated For Same Charges In Disciplinary Proceedings: Delhi High Court
2 days, 20 hours ago

No Reason To Continue Criminal Proceedings If Accused Is Exonerated For Same Charges In Disciplinary Proceedings: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

While quashing a First Information Report against an accused, the Delhi High Court reiterated that if an accused is found innocent in disciplinary proceedings and the same charges are levelled in the criminal case, then there is no justifiable reason to continue the criminal proceedings. Referring to various decisions of the Supreme Court and the high court Justice Vikas Mahajan …

2020 Delhi Riots: High Court Upholds Order Framing Charges Against Accused, Says 'Evidence Will Be Filtered In The Crucible Of Trial'
5 days, 2 hours ago

2020 Delhi Riots: High Court Upholds Order Framing Charges Against Accused, Says 'Evidence Will Be Filtered In The Crucible Of Trial'

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court order framing charges against one Salim Malik booked in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Justice Anish Dayal rejected Malik's plea against the trial court order that framed charges against him for the offences under Sections 147, 148, 427, 435 ten rupees), 436, 450, 149 and 188 of …

Delhi riots: Court convicts five for culpable homicide
2 weeks ago

Delhi riots: Court convicts five for culpable homicide

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has convicted five people for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in connection with the death of a 22-year-old man during the 2020 North East Delhi riots. Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of the Karkardooma Court noted that the fatal head injuries sustained by Monish could not be directly attributed to any specific person. Case involved …

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 …

Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of the city police on a plea by a student activist seeking to preserve the case diary of a probe related to the communal riots that had erupted in parts of the city in February 2020. Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary …

2020 Delhi riots: 10 acquitted for lack of evidence
3 months, 1 week ago

2020 Delhi riots: 10 acquitted for lack of evidence

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has acquitted 10 persons accused in a 2020 rioting case linked to an FIR registered at Gokulpuri. Additional sessions judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma court, in an order issued on September 12, cleared all charges against Mohammed Shahnawaz alias Shanu, Mohammed Shoaib alias Chhutwa, Shahrukh, Rashid alias Raja, Azad, Ashraf Ali, Parvej, Mohammed Faisal, Rashid …

2020 riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sept. 23
3 months, 1 week ago

2020 riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sept. 23

The Hindu  

The High Court here on Thursday asked a trial court not to pass a final order till September 23 on the framing of charges in a case related to an alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. The court gave the order while hearing a plea filed by accused Devangana Kalita, who had sought directions to the police to …

2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23
3 months, 1 week ago

2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the trial court not to pass a final order on framing of charges till September 23 in connection with the case of alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. 2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23 The high court’s …

6 accused in 2020 Delhi riots case acquitted
4 months, 2 weeks ago

6 accused in 2020 Delhi riots case acquitted

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Friday acquitted six accused of all the charges levelled against them in a case related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, while noting that there is not a single evidence on record against them. The court was hearing a case registered on February 28, 2020, on a complaint of one Naresh Chand who had alleged that …

Delhi court directs police to take action against woman for false rape complaint
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court directs police to take action against woman for false rape complaint

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A court here has directed the Delhi Police to take legal action against a woman for registering a false rape case, saying the special privileges given to women should not be used as "sword" to settle personal scores. Delhi court directs police to take action against woman for false rape complaint Additional Sessions Judge Shefali Barnala Tandon also …

Delhi riots: Court refuses bail to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi riots: Court refuses bail to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain

Op India  

A Delhi Court has dismissed the regular bail application of Tahir Hussain, accused in the larger conspiracy of the Delhi riots under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967. “Thus, in view of the facts as discussed above and the bar under Section 43 of UAA, the Court does not find the case of the applicant to be a fit case for …

‘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 …

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 …

Delhi excise policy case: HC seeks ED response to MP Sanjay Singh’s bail plea
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi excise policy case: HC seeks ED response to MP Sanjay Singh’s bail plea

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the Enforcement Directorate’s response to Aam Aadmi Party member of Parliament Sanjay Singh’s bail plea in the money laundering case registered in connection with the now-scrapped 2021-22 Delhi excise policy. Singh, 51, who was arrested on October 4 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for allegedly receiving ₹2 crore, moved the high …

Delhi Police urges court to frame charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Police urges court to frame charges against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu  

Delhi Police on January 6 urged a court here to frame charges against BJP MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case of alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers. The police opposed the contention of the accused that since some of the alleged incidents took place overseas, they do not fall in the jurisdiction of courts …

Delhi Riots: Court Reprimands Delhi Police For Clubbing 39 Complaints In Two FIRs Based On Hearsay Evidence, Orders Separate Probe
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Riots: Court Reprimands Delhi Police For Clubbing 39 Complaints In Two FIRs Based On Hearsay Evidence, Orders Separate Probe

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday reprimanded the Delhi Police for clubbing 39 complaints in two Delhi riots cases against three accused persons based on “hearsay evidence” and ordered further investigation in the complaints separately. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala observed that there was no evidence on record to even confirm the date and time of the alleged incidents mentioned in …

Court pulls up police for shoddy probe in 2020 Delhi riots case
1 year, 2 months ago

Court pulls up police for shoddy probe in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Hindu  

The Karkardooma court in Delhi has once again slammed the police for the shoddy probe in a case pertaining to northeast Delhi riots in 2020. The court asked the Police Commissioner to conduct an inquiry against the Investigating Officer who prepared the charge sheet merely based on “hearsay evidence”. “.it is very painful that previous IOs literally wasted time of …

‘Half-Hearted Attempt, Based On Unfounded Assumptions’: Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For Clubbing Complaint In Delhi Riots Case
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Half-Hearted Attempt, Based On Unfounded Assumptions’: Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For Clubbing Complaint In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court yesterday pulled up the Delhi Police for clubbing a complaint in a Delhi riots case based on “unfounded assumptions” that the incident would have been caused by same accused persons. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma Courts said that a “half-hearted attempt” was made only to show the completion of the investigation.The judge refused to club. …

Applications of Delhi riots case accused seeking probe status not maintainable, says prosecution
1 year, 3 months ago

Applications of Delhi riots case accused seeking probe status not maintainable, says prosecution

The Hindu  

The prosecution concluded its arguments on September 22 against the applications filed by some of the people accused of hatching the conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, seeking to know the status of the probe in the case, saying those were not maintainable. Regarding whether the case is fit for further trial, Special Public Prosecutor Prasad said the prosecution …

Delhi Police Opposes Plea By Delhi Riots Accused, Says They Have No Legal Right To Seek Status Of Investigation Before Arguments On Charge
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi Police Opposes Plea By Delhi Riots Accused, Says They Have No Legal Right To Seek Status Of Investigation Before Arguments On Charge

Live Law  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday told a Delhi Court that the accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case do not have any right in law to ask for overall status of the investigation or timeline for its completion, before proceeding with the arguments on charge.Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad made the submission before Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat …

Delhi riots case: Right to investigation can't be curtailed, police tell court
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi riots case: Right to investigation can't be curtailed, police tell court

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday told the Karkardooma court that the accused involved in the February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi have submitted applications inquiring about the status of the investigation only to derail the trial proceedings. Emphasising Delhi Police’s right to investigation can't be curtailed, Senior Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad argued that the accused cannot hold a gun to …

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Accused Move Court Seeking Clarity On Completion Of Delhi Police Investigation Before Arguments On Charge
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Accused Move Court Seeking Clarity On Completion Of Delhi Police Investigation Before Arguments On Charge

Live Law  

Various accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case on Thursday moved a Delhi Court seeking clarity from the Delhi Police on the overall status and completion of its investigation in the case being probed by the Special Cell, before proceeding with the arguments on charge.The applications have been moved by Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha …

Delhi Riots: Court Raps Delhi Police For Failure To File Supplementary Chargesheet Citing G20 Summit, Says ‘Striking A Balance’ Must
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi Riots: Court Raps Delhi Police For Failure To File Supplementary Chargesheet Citing G20 Summit, Says ‘Striking A Balance’ Must

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday rapped the Delhi Police for its failure in filing a supplementary chargesheet in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case as the investigating officer was "busy in the G20 Summit" which was held in the national capital on 9-10 September.Not being satisfied with the reason of being busy with the Summit, Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala …

NE Delhi riots: Court pulls up prosecutor
1 year, 3 months ago

NE Delhi riots: Court pulls up prosecutor

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Wednesday pulled up a special public prosecutor for throwing a file and getting aggressive during the hearing in a 2020 north-east Delhi riots case. Additional sessions judge Pulastya Pramachala referred the matter to the Delhi Police Commissioner as well as District and Sessions Judge, Karkardooma court to look into the matter, and said that steps should …

Trial Court Must Give Prima Facie View About Basis Of Framing Charges Against Accused Under Juvenile Justice Act: Delhi High Court
1 year, 4 months ago

Trial Court Must Give Prima Facie View About Basis Of Framing Charges Against Accused Under Juvenile Justice Act: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that the trial court is required to give a prima facie view stating that on what basis charges have been framed against an accused under the Juvenile Justice Act. However, the court is required to give prima facie view that on what basis the charges were framed,” Justice Dinesh. However, the court is required …

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: 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 …

COVID-19 Protocol Violation: Court Acquits Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand; Says ‘Innumerable Lapses’ In Delhi Police Investigation
1 year, 6 months ago

COVID-19 Protocol Violation: Court Acquits Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand; Says ‘Innumerable Lapses’ In Delhi Police Investigation

Live Law  

A court in the national capital has acquitted Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand and Aam Aadmi Party councillor Ankush Garg in a case related to a protest held near the residence of former Delhi BJP President Adesh Kumar Gupta in March last year.The AAP leaders were booked under Section 188 read with 34 of IPC for disobedience of order duly …

'Politicising Crime Has Become A Habit These Days': Delhi L-G On Kejriwal's Letter Over Spurt In Murders
1 year, 6 months ago

'Politicising Crime Has Become A Habit These Days': Delhi L-G On Kejriwal's Letter Over Spurt In Murders

ABP News  

In response to the letter by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG VK Saxena writes: "Reviewing and monitoring the Delhi Police on a regular basis. In response to the letter by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over the alarming rise in crimes in the national capital, LG VK Saxena writes "Reviewing and monitoring the Delhi Police on a regular basis. Politicising crime …

2020 Delhi riots: ‘fabricated evidence’, hostile witness and a case of shoddy probe
1 year, 6 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: ‘fabricated evidence’, hostile witness and a case of shoddy probe

The Hindu  

June 11, 2023 01:10 am | Updated 08:01 am IST - New Delhi The Karkardooma Courts have acquitted four Muslim men in two different cases related to the 2020 Delhi riots in a span of nine days for the lack of evidence against them. While acquitting Noor Mohammad, who was booked for rioting, robbery and voluntarily causing hurt, etc., on …

'Case Is Fabricated': Delhi Court Acquits Man Charged With Rioting in 2020
1 year, 6 months ago

'Case Is Fabricated': Delhi Court Acquits Man Charged With Rioting in 2020

The Quint  

Poking holes: “It is hard to believe that a police officer who has witnessed an offence being committed in his area of posting did not make any complaint in this regard. "Since TIP of the accused was not conducted by the police for identification by the complainant, it can be inferred that it was not carried out since the police …

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, …

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Court Summons Special Police Commissioner After Inspector Fails To Answer Query On Probe Status
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Court Summons Special Police Commissioner After Inspector Fails To Answer Query On Probe Status

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has summoned the Special Commissioner of Delhi Police’s Special Cell after an inspector failed to answer the judge about the status of investigation and filing of supplementary chargesheet in the larger conspiracy case connected to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Noting that neither the Special Public Prosecutor nor the Investigating Officer were present before the court on …

Delhi court orders FIR against woman, her father in false rape case charges
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi court orders FIR against woman, her father in false rape case charges

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court has ordered filing of a first information report against a woman and her father for filing false charges of gangrape, cruelty and wrongful confinement against her husband and his family members. “Rape is a heinous crime which is required to be dealt strictly but simultaneously false allegations qua rape are also required to be dealt firmly since …

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 Riots: High Court To Hear Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Media Leak On August 02
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi Riots: High Court To Hear Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Media Leak On August 02

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court will hear on August 02 a plea moved by Asif Iqbal Tanha against leak of his alleged confession statement to media in the larger conspiracy relating to 2020 North-East Delhi riots.Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma fixed the matter for consideration after Justice Amit Sharma and Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani recused themselves from hearing it recently.Advocate Sowjhanya. The …

2020 Delhi riots: police asked to take ‘remedial action’ on unverified video
1 year, 8 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: police asked to take ‘remedial action’ on unverified video

The Hindu  

Hearing a case related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, a court here recently directed the deputy commissioner of police of a particular area to “take immediate remedial action” on an unverified video against an accused booked for arson. The court reprimanded the police and said that even if the video was inaccessible, it was the duty of the investigating, …

Delhi anti-Hindu riots: Another HC Judge recuses from hearing plea of Asif Iqbal Tanha
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi anti-Hindu riots: Another HC Judge recuses from hearing plea of Asif Iqbal Tanha

Op India  

Justice Amit Sharma of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday recused himself from hearing the petition moved by Asif Iqbal Tanha alleging the leak of material from the charge sheet against him and his confession statement to a media channel. Justice Amit Sharma recused himself from hearing the matter and listed the matter before another bench on Monday, subject to …

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 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 …

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