Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of Offences Of Sedition, Promoting Enmity Between Groups Against 18 Accused In Riots Conspiracy Case
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of Offences Of Sedition, Promoting Enmity Between Groups Against 18 Accused In Riots Conspiracy Case

Live Law  

A sessions court in Delhi on Tuesday took cognizance of the offences of sedition and promotion of enmity between groups against all 18 accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, who are already booked under the UAPA.The Court took cognizance of these additional offences on the basis of sanction received under Section 196 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.The. A sessions court in Delhi on Tuesday took cognizance of the offences of sedition and promotion of enmity between groups against all 18 accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, who are already booked under the UAPA. Student leaders and activists such as Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal, Safoora Zargar, Gulshima Fathima, Umar Khalid, Asif Iqbal Tanha, Khalid Saifi, Tasleem Ahmed, Sharjeel Imam, Ishrat Jahan, Meeran Haider, Tahir Hussain etc are among the 18 accused in the riots conspiracy case. Umar Khalid told the judge that certain media houses are repeatedly publishing damaging reports against the accused, despite a court order which asked them to refrain from carrying reports prejudicing the right to fair trial.

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Delhi Riots UAPA Case: High Court To Hear Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam On January 07
3 weeks ago

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: High Court To Hear Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam On January 07

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court will hear on January 07, 2025, the bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other accused persons in connection with the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Recently, Umar Khalid's counsel, seeking bail, submitted before the division bench said as to how he was made an accused …

2020 Delhi Riots: High Court Upholds Order Framing Charges Against Accused, Says 'Evidence Will Be Filtered In The Crucible Of Trial'
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Umar Khalid argues no evidence links him to Delhi riots conspiracy in bail plea before HC
1 month ago

Umar Khalid argues no evidence links him to Delhi riots conspiracy in bail plea before HC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Former JNU student Umar Khalid, an alleged accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, argued before the Delhi High Court on Friday that there is no direct evidence linking him to violence or fundraising activities. Represented by senior advocate Trideep Pais, Khalid’s counsel emphasised the lack of physical or circumstantial evidence against him and sought bail based …

What is the basis of making me accused in riots case, Khalid asks in Delhi HC
1 month ago

What is the basis of making me accused in riots case, Khalid asks in Delhi HC

The Hindu  

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid on Friday asked the police, during a hearing in the Delhi High Court, the basis on which he had been named an accused in an Unlawful Activities Act case related to the “larger conspiracy” behind the February 2020 north-east Delhi riots. Senior advocate Trideep Pais, appearing for Mr. Khalid, argued that no criminality …

2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23
3 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Delhi riots case: court asks police to reply to Khalid’s bail plea by August 29
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi riots case: court asks police to reply to Khalid’s bail plea by August 29

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the police’s response on the bail plea of former Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid in an Unlawful Activities Act case related to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 communal riots. The court will then hear Mr. Khalid’s bail plea and the bail pleas of other co-accused in the case, including …

HC seeks Delhi Police stand on Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in sedition case
9 months, 4 weeks ago

HC seeks Delhi Police stand on Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in sedition case

Hindustan Times  

A bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Manoj Jain issued a notice to the Delhi Police on Imam's appeal against a trial court order rejecting his bail application. Imam claimed before the trial court that he has been in custody for four years and the maximum sentence for the offence under UAPA section 13 is seven years if convicted. …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Asks Police To Clarify If Probe Is Complete Or More Chargesheets Will Be Filed
10 months, 1 week 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 Riots: Court Frames Attempt To Murder Charges Against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi & Others; Discharges Them Under Arms Act
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sharjeel Imam hearing: Delhi court issues summons to DCP
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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 …

Delhi riots: SC to hear Umar Khalid’s bail plea on November 1
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi riots: SC to hear Umar Khalid’s bail plea on November 1

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday fixed November 1 for hearing a plea for bail filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Umar Khalid, who is accused of conspiracy in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and linked to the February 2020 Delhi riots case. The Delhi High Court had in October last year refused to grant …

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 …

SC adjourns hearing on Umar Khalid's plea seeking bail in UAPA case
1 year, 4 months ago

SC adjourns hearing on Umar Khalid's plea seeking bail in UAPA case

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned for a week the hearing on a plea filed by former JNU student Umar Khalid seeking bail in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over his alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020. Khalid's petition challenging the October 18, 2022 order of the Delhi High Court, which …

Delhi riots case: Umar’s bail may prejudice depositions, say police
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi riots case: Umar’s bail may prejudice depositions, say police

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police, probing the role of student activist Umar Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots cases, has told the Supreme Court that granting him bail will prejudice the “fearless, truthful” deposition of protected witnesses who are yet to be examined by the trial court. In an affidavit filed in response to Khalid’s bail plea, assistant commissioner of police Lalit …

Anti-Hindu Delhi riots: Court frames charges of attempt to murder, rioting against 13 persons
1 year, 7 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: 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 …

Another HC judge recuses from hearing Tanha’s plea against ‘disclosure statement leak’
1 year, 8 months ago

Another HC judge recuses from hearing Tanha’s plea against ‘disclosure statement leak’

The Hindu  

Justice Amit Sharma of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday recused from hearing a petition by Asif Iqbal Tanha, an accused in the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, against the alleged leak of his “disclosure statement” to the media. On Wednesday, Justice Sharma said, “List before another Bench subject to the orders of the Chief Justice on April 24.” The case …

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 Riots: Another High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Zee News
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi Riots: Another High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Zee News

Live Law  

After Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, another judge of the Delhi High Court has recused from hearing 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 Amit Sharma today recused himself from hearing the matter and listed it for hearing on April 24, subject …

Delhi Riots: Justice Anup Bhambhani Recuses From Hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Zee News
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi Riots: Justice Anup Bhambhani Recuses From Hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Zee News

Live Law  

Delhi High Court judge Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, has recused from hearing 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.In an order passed on April 12, the judge recused from the matter in the “larger interests of the overall credibility of the …

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, 9 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 …

High Court Reserves Order On Delhi Police’s Plea Against Order Discharging Sharjeel Imam, Others In Jamia Violence Case
1 year, 9 months ago

High Court Reserves Order On Delhi Police’s Plea Against Order Discharging Sharjeel Imam, Others In Jamia Violence Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved order in the revision petition filed by Delhi Police against the trial court order discharging Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in the 2019 Jamia violence case.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma reserved the order after hearing Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain and the lawyers representing the respondents who. The Delhi …

Delhi court sets aside discharge of Congress’s Asif Mohammad Khan in 2010 case
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi court sets aside discharge of Congress’s Asif Mohammad Khan in 2010 case

Hindustan Times  

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court has allowed a revision petition against an additional chief metropolitan magistrate ’s order in October discharging former Congress lawmaker Asif Mohammad Khan and others in a 2010 case related to rioting and manhandling of police personnel. Khan and his supporters allegedly threw stones at the Jamia Nagar police station while seeking the filing of a case …

Delhi High Court Judge Hints At Recusal In Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Media After NBDA Seeks Impleadment
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Judge Hints At Recusal In Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Media After NBDA Seeks Impleadment

Live Law  

Delhi High Court judge, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani on Friday hinted at his recusal from hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha's plea against leak of his alleged confession statement to media in the larger conspiracy of 2020 North East Delhi riots, after News Broadcasters & Digital Association filed an application seeking impleadment in the matter. As the proxy counsel appearing for NBDA …

SC refuses to interfere in Tahir Hussain's case, upholds trial court order framing money laundering charges against him
1 year, 10 months ago

SC refuses to interfere in Tahir Hussain's case, upholds trial court order framing money laundering charges against him

Op India  

On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to overturn a Delhi High Court decision that maintained the trial court’s decision to prosecute former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain in a money laundering case. Earlier, the Delhi High Court framed charges against former MCD councillor Tahir Hussain for funding anti-Hindu riots in 2020. Notably, the Delhi High Court also in November …

Delhi HC Refuses To Expunge Court Remarks In Order Discharging Sharjeel & Others
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi HC Refuses To Expunge Court Remarks In Order Discharging Sharjeel & Others

The Quint  

What had the Delhi Police said? The Court was hearing Delhi Police's petition against the order by Additional Sessions Arul Varma, which had discharged Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in the 2019 Jamia violence case. The order in question: In his 4 February order, Judge Varma had made some scathing remarks against the Delhi Police. …

Delhi riots case: Court acquits 2 of charges of rioting, arson
1 year, 11 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 …

BREAKING - Delhi Court Discharges Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha In 2019 Jamia Violence Case
1 year, 11 months ago

BREAKING - Delhi Court Discharges Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha In 2019 Jamia Violence Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Saturday discharged Sharjeel Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha in a case connected to the incidents of violence at Jamia Milia Islamia University in December, 2019.Additional Sessions Judge Arul Verma passed the order. A Delhi Court on Saturday discharged Sharjeel Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha in a case connected to the incidents of violence at Jamia Milia …

BREAKING - Delhi Court Discharges Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha In 2019 Jamia Violence Case
1 year, 11 months ago

BREAKING - Delhi Court Discharges Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha In 2019 Jamia Violence Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Saturday discharged Sharjeel Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha in a case connected to the incidents of violence at Jamia Milia Islamia University in December, 2019.Additional Sessions Judge Arul Verma passed the order. A Delhi Court on Saturday discharged Sharjeel Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha in a case connected to the incidents of violence at Jamia Milia …

2020 Delhi Riots: SC Irked Over Police Seeking Adjournment, Says Alternative Arrangements Needed
1 year, 11 months ago

2020 Delhi Riots: SC Irked Over Police Seeking Adjournment, Says Alternative Arrangements Needed

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the Delhi Police seeking adjournment of hearing on pleas against the bail granted to three student activists in the 2020 North East Delhi riots case on the ground that a senior law officer representing them was busy in another court. The bench had then posted the matter for hearing on Tuesday, …

Delhi riots accused Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court against high court order calling him 'main conspirator'
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi riots accused Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court against high court order calling him 'main conspirator'

India Today  

Sharjeel Imam has moved the Supreme Court seeking expunction of observations and remarks made about him by the Delhi High Court while denying bail to Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots' larger conspiracy case. Denying bail, the high court said that Khalid was constantly in touch with Sharjeel Imam, who was arguably ‘at the head of the conspiracy’ and also …

Delhi riots case: Court allows framing of charges against ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, others
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi riots case: Court allows framing of charges against ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, others

India Today  

A Delhi court has allowed framing of charges against former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and others in a case of stone pelting and rioting related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. READ | Delhi court acquits Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi in case linked to 2020 riots On November 3, the court had discharged former JNU student Umar Khalid …

Court Charges Tahir Hussain For Attempt To Murder, Criminal Conspiracy During 2020 Delhi Riots
2 years, 2 months ago

Court Charges Tahir Hussain For Attempt To Murder, Criminal Conspiracy During 2020 Delhi Riots

ABP News  

A Delhi court on Saturday framed charges against former AAP leader Tahir Hussain for attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy in a case related to the 2020 riots in northeast Delhi. "I find all accused persons liable to be tried for the offences punishable under sections 307, read with 120 B and 149 of the Indian Penal Code," Additional Sessions …

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court's 10 Reasons For Denying Bail To Umar Khalid In UAPA Case
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court's 10 Reasons For Denying Bail To Umar Khalid In UAPA Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday denied bail to activist Umar Khalid, who has been in custody since September 2020 in the larger conspiracy case of 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Here are the 10 reasons given by Delhi High Court in its order denying bail to Umar Khalid: 1. Umar Khalid's name finds 'Recurring Mention' in conspiracy behind Delhi Riots …

Delhi Riots 2020: HC denies bail to Umar Khalid in UAPA case
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Riots 2020: HC denies bail to Umar Khalid in UAPA case

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid, in custody for over two years, in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the riots here in February 2020, saying he was in constant touch with other co-accused and allegations against him are prima facie true. The court also …

Delhi Riots 2020: HC to Pronounce Verdict on Umar Khalid's Bail Plea Tomorrow
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Riots 2020: HC to Pronounce Verdict on Umar Khalid's Bail Plea Tomorrow

News 18  

The Delhi High Court will on Tuesday pronounce its verdict on a bail plea by former JNU student Umar Khalid, who was arrested over two years, in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in the city. The Delhi Police opposed the bail plea by Khalid, saying the speech delivered by him was a …

Delhi Riots: Court Questions "Incongruous Investigation" Where Injured Complainant Was Himself Made An Accused
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Riots: Court Questions "Incongruous Investigation" Where Injured Complainant Was Himself Made An Accused

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has questioned the investigation in a 2020 riots case where a man namely Sajid, who was a complainant in the matter, was himself arrayed as an accused after investigation. Noting that Sajid was one of the main witnesses and also one of the accused persons who had to face trial as per prosecution, the Court observed that …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy: High Court Adjourns Hearing In Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam Till July 27
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy: High Court Adjourns Hearing In Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam Till July 27

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday adjourned till July 27 hearing in the appeals filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and President of Jamia Millia Islamia Alumni Association Shifa-Ur-Rehman challenging the Trial Court's orders refusing them bail in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.A special bench comprising of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar was informed by Umar. The …

‘Instigated mob to teach Kafirs a lesson’: What court said while framing charges of conspiracy, arson, rioting against Tahir Hussain in Delhi Riots case
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Instigated mob to teach Kafirs a lesson’: What court said while framing charges of conspiracy, arson, rioting against Tahir Hussain in Delhi Riots case

Op India  

In another major step towards delivering justice in the Delhi anti-Hindu riots case, a Delhi Court has framed charges against accused Tahir Hussain, who, by way of a conspiracy, targeted Hindus during the riots. Excerpt from the court document In essence, the prosecution has said that Tahir Hussain, in furtherance of the larger conspiracy, was a local key player in …

Delhi riots 2020: High Court to hear bail plea by Umar Khalid on 19 May
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi riots 2020: High Court to hear bail plea by Umar Khalid on 19 May

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday listed for hearing on 19 May a plea by former JNU student Umar Khalid for bail in a UAPA case related to alleged conspiracy behind the riots here in February 2020 and allowed him as well as the prosecution to place on record all documents relevant for effective adjudication. In the meantime …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Grants One Week For Filing Relevant Documents, Adjourns Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam's Bail Pleas
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Grants One Week For Filing Relevant Documents, Adjourns Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam's Bail Pleas

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday once again adjourned hearing in the appeals filed by student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam challenging the Trial Court's orders refusing them bail in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.A division bench comprising of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar will now be hearing bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam …

Delhi riots | Umar Khalid’s bail plea rejected
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi riots | Umar Khalid’s bail plea rejected

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed former JNU student leader Umar Khalid bail plea in connection with the Northeast Delhi riots UAPA larger conspiracy case. The order was passed by Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat after he deferred the order on Mr. Khalid’s bail plea thrice previously due to late submission of written arguments from both defense counsel and the …

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid's bail plea deferred third time
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid's bail plea deferred third time

Business Standard  

A Delhi court on Wednesday deferred the pronouncement of its verdict for the third time on the bail application of former JNU student-activist Umar Khalid in a case related to the alleged "larger conspiracy" behind Delhi riots. Opposing the bail plea, Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad argued on the relevance of the speech given by Umar Khalid in Amravati in …

Sedition Case: Delhi Court Proposes Day To Day Hearing Of Trial Against Sharjeel Imam In Anti-CAA Speeches Case
2 years, 9 months ago

Sedition Case: Delhi Court Proposes Day To Day Hearing Of Trial Against Sharjeel Imam In Anti-CAA Speeches Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday proposed day to day hearing of the trial against Sharjeel Imam in a case relating to the alleged inflammatory speeches made by him in Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia area in Delhi against the Citizenship Amendment Act.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat today formally framed charges against Imam in his presence and read out and explained …

2020 Delhi riots: Court reserves order on Umar Khalid's bail plea
2 years, 10 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court reserves order on Umar Khalid's bail plea

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid in a case of a larger conspiracy in connection with Delhi riots during February 2020. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat said that the order on the bail plea of Mr. Khalid would be pronounced on March 14. Mr. Khalid, along with several …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Asks Media To Not Upload Screenshots Of Live Proceedings
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Asks Media To Not Upload Screenshots Of Live Proceedings

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has asked media persons to not upload screenshots of live proceedings while reporting the Court proceedings in relation to the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat passed the order after Senior Advocate Rebecca John, representing accused Khalid Saifi, yesterday objected to a media platform sharing screenshots of. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat passed …

Umar Khalid bail hearing: Prosecutor says he wanted separate Muslim nation
2 years, 11 months ago

Umar Khalid bail hearing: Prosecutor says he wanted separate Muslim nation

Op India  

Opposing the bail plea of former JNU student Umar Khalid and six other accused in the 2020 anti-Hindu Delhi riots case, the Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad told the court that witnesses have testified that the accused wanted to create a separate nation for Muslims, for which they conspired to incite violence. “Protest ke liye kuch paisa Jamia se aata …

Khalid Saifi's lawyer Rebecca John wants chats between Delhi riots accused deleted
2 years, 11 months ago

Khalid Saifi's lawyer Rebecca John wants chats between Delhi riots accused deleted

Op India  

Senior lawyer Rebecca John, who is representing Northeast Delhi riots suspect Khalid Saifi, asked a Delhi court on Thursday, February 3 to order LawBeat, an Indian legal news portal, to pull down Tweets regarding Umar Khalid’s yesterday’s bail hearing, which she referred to as ‘contemptuous’. LawBeat had posted screenshots of WhatsApp messages that Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad, appearing on …

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