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 would demonstrate the same before the court once the arguments on charges start. Replying in the affirmative, Special Public Prosecutor Prasad said he would "demonstrate from the chargesheet the way things have opened up and why multiple chargesheets have come and how these chargesheets are not overlapping ". On September 14, applications were filed by accused Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha, seeking a direction to the investigating agency to clarify the status of its probe in the case lodged under the Unlawful Activities Act, an anti-terror law, before arguments start on whether to frame charges.

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2020 Delhi Riots: High Court Upholds Order Framing Charges Against Accused, Says 'Evidence Will Be Filtered In The Crucible Of Trial'
4 days, 14 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 …

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 …

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 …

'Matter Already Referred To CBI': Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Court-Monitored Probe Into 'Fake Lab Tests' In Mohalla Clinics
11 months ago

'Matter Already Referred To CBI': Delhi High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Court-Monitored Probe Into 'Fake Lab Tests' In Mohalla Clinics

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking a court-monitored probe into the allegations of fake laboratory tests being conducted at the moholla clinics set up by the Aam Aadmi Party government in the national capital. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora rejected an application moved by social activist Bejon …

Delhi Riots: Court Deprecates 'Wild Allegations' Made By Lawyer Mehmood Pracha Against SPP Amit Prasad Based On 'Private Investigation'
1 year ago

Delhi Riots: Court Deprecates 'Wild Allegations' Made By Lawyer Mehmood Pracha Against SPP Amit Prasad Based On 'Private Investigation'

Live Law  

A Delhi Court recently deprecated wild and unsubstantiated allegations made by Advocate Mehmood Pracha, who represents one of the accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, based on a private investigation against Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad that he took money in cash from the Delhi Police.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat said that he does not want to meddle …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Delhi Court asks trial court to decide over bail plea of Delhi riots accused Shahrukh Pathan
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Court asks trial court to decide over bail plea of Delhi riots accused Shahrukh Pathan

Op India  

Shahrukh Pathan, who was captured during the 2020 anti-Hindu Delhi riots brandishing a gun at a Police constable, was directed by the Delhi High Court on Monday to submit a new bail application to the trial court. Pathan was asked to reapply for bail before the trial court by a single-judge bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma.“This court requests the …

Ensure IOs Are Present In Court When Case Is Taken Up For Hearing: Delhi High Court To Commissioner Of Police
1 year, 7 months ago

Ensure IOs Are Present In Court When Case Is Taken Up For Hearing: Delhi High Court To Commissioner Of Police

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has asked the Commissioner of Delhi Police to ensure that the investigating officers probing a case are present in court when such a case is taken up for hearing. Expressing displeasure over the failure of an investigating officer in answering certain queries put to him by the court, Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar said:“This has become routine invariable …

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 …

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 case: Court dismisses bail plea of accused who pointed gun at cop
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi riots case: Court dismisses bail plea of accused who pointed gun at cop

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Monday dismissed a bail petition filed by Shahrukh Pathan, one of the accused in northeast Delhi riots of 2020. Accordingly, the bail application under Section 439 CrPC of applicant/accused Shahrukh Pathan @ Khan stands dismissed.” Shahrukh, who was accused of pointing a gun at a policeman during the anti CAA protest in Jafrabad area of north …

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 …

‘Unfortunate That Delhi Police Yet To Probe Complaint Even After 3 Yrs’: Court Asks DCP To Ensure Speedy Probe Into 2020 Delhi Riots Complaints
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Unfortunate That Delhi Police Yet To Probe Complaint Even After 3 Yrs’: Court Asks DCP To Ensure Speedy Probe Into 2020 Delhi Riots Complaints

Live Law  

Questioning Delhi Police for failing to probe a complaint relating to a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case even after almost three years of the alleged incident, a Delhi Court has asked the DCP to ensure that all complaints received in respect of the riots are investigated and concluded at the earliest.Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala “reminded” the police that it …

'Last Warning For Prosecution To Wake Up': Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For Presenting 'Irrelevant' Witnesses In Riots Case
2 years, 1 month ago

'Last Warning For Prosecution To Wake Up': Court Pulls Up Delhi Police For Presenting 'Irrelevant' Witnesses In Riots Case

Live Law  

Issuing a "last warning for prosecution to wake up", a trial court has pulled up the Delhi Police for presenting 'irrelevant' witnesses for examination before it in a 2020 riots case. Examining the material on record, the IO and Special Public Prosecutor conceded that charges were not framed in respect of the complaint made by Manoj Kumar, who was present …

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames charges against Tahir Hussain under PMLA, rejects plea for statutory bail
2 years, 1 month ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames charges against Tahir Hussain under PMLA, rejects plea for statutory bail

Firstpost  

The court was hearing a case pertaining to money laundering, registered by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the 2020 riots in northeast Delhi New Delhi: A Delhi court has framed charges against former AAP leader Tahir Hussain under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat said in an order passed on Thursday, “Thus, I hold …

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 …

High Court To Hear Delhi Police's Plea Seeking Cancellation Of Ishrat Jahan's Bail In Riots Case On July 11
2 years, 5 months ago

High Court To Hear Delhi Police's Plea Seeking Cancellation Of Ishrat Jahan's Bail In Riots Case On July 11

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court will hear on July 11 the plea moved by Delhi Police challenging the bail granted to Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan in FIR 59/2020 which alleges a larger conspiracy in the Delhi Riots that happened in 2020. The petition also states that the Trial Court lost sight of the fact that Jahan, being "closely connected" with …

Application For Further Investigation Can Be Filed Even After Commencement Of Trial: Madras High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

Application For Further Investigation Can Be Filed Even After Commencement Of Trial: Madras High Court

Live Law  

While allowing a revision of the order of the Judicial Magistrate rejecting the application for further investigation, the Madras High Court recently observed that an application for further investigation can be made even after the commencement of trial. Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy observed as under: Section 173 of Cr.P.C., does not place any fetter on the Police to conduct further investigation …

"Identification Of Accused Persons Not Established At All, No Material": Court Acquits Two In Delhi Riots Case
2 years, 6 months ago

"Identification Of Accused Persons Not Established At All, No Material": Court Acquits Two In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has recently acquitted two men namely Suraj and Yogender Singh in a case concerning the North East Delhi riots of 2020, observing that the prosecution had miserably failed to prove the case against accused persons and that their identification was not established at all. Perusing the testimony of the complainant, the Court observed that he was not …

Delhi HC dismisses plea for hate speech FIR against BJP leaders
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC dismisses plea for hate speech FIR against BJP leaders

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition by CPI leaders Brinda Karat and K.M. Tiwari challenging the trial court's refusal to direct the registration of an FIR against Union Minister Anurag Thakur and his BJP colleague and MP Pravesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches concerning anti-CAA protest at Shaheen Bagh here. The high court said “The court …

Delhi Riots 2020: High Court seeks police stand on bail plea by Shifa-ur-Rehman
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Riots 2020: High Court seeks police stand on bail plea by Shifa-ur-Rehman

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi High Court today sought stand of city police on a plea by AAJMI President Shifa-ur-Rehman Shifa was seeking bail in a UAPA case related to alleged larger conspiracy behind riots in Feb 20 A bench headed by Justice Mukta Gupta issued notice on the appeal of the accused Delhi Riots 2020 : The Delhi High Court on Friday …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Issues Notice On Meeran Haider's Plea Challenging Trial Court Order Refusing Bail
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Issues Notice On Meeran Haider's Plea Challenging Trial Court Order Refusing Bail

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on the appeal filed by Meeran Haider challenging the Trial Court order denying him bail in connection with a case alleging larger conspiracy into the Delhi riots of 2020, involving charges under Indian Penal Code and UAPA.A division bench comprising of Justice Mukta Gupta and Justice Mini Pushkarna granted four weeks' time …

Every Lawyer Appearing For Client Has A Right Of Fair Hearing Irrespective Of Who The Complainant Is: Delhi High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Every Lawyer Appearing For Client Has A Right Of Fair Hearing Irrespective Of Who The Complainant Is: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

"Every lawyer, who appears for his client, has a right of fair hearing, irrespective of who the complainant is," the Delhi High Court has recently observed recently.Justice Talwant Singh was dealing with a plea filed by seven accused persons seeking anticipatory bail directly in the High Court after claiming that since the complainant was an advocate, a fair hearing before …

Delhi riots 2020: High Court to hear bail plea by Umar Khalid on 19 May
2 years, 7 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: Court Grants Bail To Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Grants Bail To Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Monday allowed the bail plea of Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan in FIR 59/2020 which alleges a larger conspiracy in the Delhi Riots that happened in 2020. The Court heard Advocate Pradeep Teotia appearing on behalf of Ishrat Jahan whereas Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad appeared for prosecution. Arguments put forth by Ishrat Jahan Advocate Teotia …

Delhi Riots: HC Seeks Political Leaders' Stand on Pleas to Implead Them in Proceedings Seeking FIR
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Riots: HC Seeks Political Leaders' Stand on Pleas to Implead Them in Proceedings Seeking FIR

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Monday sought the stand of several political leaders, including Anurag Thakur, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others, on pleas to make them parties to proceedings seeking FIR and investigation against them for allegedly delivering hate speeches leading to the February 2020 riots amidst protests against the …

Mere Vague Belief That Accused May Thwart Investigation Cannot Be A Ground To Prolong The Incarceration: Delhi High Court
2 years, 9 months ago

Mere Vague Belief That Accused May Thwart Investigation Cannot Be A Ground To Prolong The Incarceration: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that mere vague belief that the accused may thwart the investigation cannot be a ground to prolong the incarceration of the accused.Justice Subramonium Prasad added that if there is no apprehension of interference in administration of justice in a criminal trial by an accused, then the Court should be circumspect while considering depriving the …

Delhi Riots: HC Denies Bail To Two Men Accused Of Being Part Of Mob That Killed Muslim Men, Says Possibility Of Them Threatening Sole Public Witness
3 years ago

Delhi Riots: HC Denies Bail To Two Men Accused Of Being Part Of Mob That Killed Muslim Men, Says Possibility Of Them Threatening Sole Public Witness

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has denied bail to two men namely Ajay and Shubham accused of killing four Muslim men during the North East Delhi riots which took place in the national capital last year observing that there was a possibility of them threatening the sole public witness in the matter. This Court, while being cognizant of the fact that …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Grants Custody Parole To Meeran Haider For Appearing In UGC-NET Exam
3 years ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Grants Custody Parole To Meeran Haider For Appearing In UGC-NET Exam

Live Law  

A Delhi Court yesterday granted custody parole to Meeran Haider, accused in connection with Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, for appearing in a management exam in UGC- NET on November 30. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat allowed an application moved by Haider seeking custody prole for appearing for a Management exam scheduled to take place on November 30 as per …

Court slams Mehmood Pracha for doubting police, saying only Muslims were targeted during Delhi Riots
3 years, 1 month ago

Court slams Mehmood Pracha for doubting police, saying only Muslims were targeted during Delhi Riots

Op India  

A Delhi Court slammed advocate Mehmood Pracha for raising aspersions on the integrity of Delhi Police and arguing that only Muslims were targeted during the northeast Delhi riots of 2020. Defending his client, Pracha asserted that the northeast Delhi riots were not “not actually communal riots” but had taken at the behest of “certain political vested interests to derail the …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Prosecution Opposes Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan's Bail Plea
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Prosecution Opposes Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan's Bail Plea

Live Law  

The prosecution on Friday opposed the bail plea of the Prosecution on the fresh bail plea filed by Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan in Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case, involving charges under UAPA and IPC.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat heard Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad who argued on the aspect of criminal conspiracy and role of accused persons as a …

Delhi Court Requests Prosecution, Lawyers To Prioritize Riots Cases To Avoid Delay In Hearings
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Court Requests Prosecution, Lawyers To Prioritize Riots Cases To Avoid Delay In Hearings

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Monday requested Special Public Prosecutors and lawyers to prioritize hearing of cases relating to the North East Delhi riots, in order to avoid delay in hearings.The oral remarks came from Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat while the Court was set to hear Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in a riots case. A Delhi Court on Monday requested …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Seeks Prosecution's Response On Fresh Bail Plea Filed By Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Seeks Prosecution's Response On Fresh Bail Plea Filed By Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has sought response of the Prosecution on the fresh bail plea filed by Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan in Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case, involving charges under UAPA and IPC.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat issued notice to the Prosecution for filing reply to the bail application while posting the case for hearing on. A Delhi Court has …

"Sorry State Of Affairs": Court Expresses Displeasure At Delhi Police Over No Progress In Investigating A Riots Case
3 years, 2 months ago

"Sorry State Of Affairs": Court Expresses Displeasure At Delhi Police Over No Progress In Investigating A Riots Case

Live Law  

Terming it as a 'sorry state of affairs', a Delhi Court has expressed its displeasure at the Delhi Police over no progress in investigating a riots case and non interrogation of persons named in FIR 134/2020 registered at Gokulpuri Police Station.Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav said:"This is really a sorry state of affairs. Terming it as a 'sorry state of …

'Mind has to be applied': Court raps police over probe into Delhi riots case
3 years, 3 months ago

'Mind has to be applied': Court raps police over probe into Delhi riots case

India Today  

In yet another case related to the Delhi riots of February 2020, a sessions court has reprimanded the Delhi Police for its investigation. The court also said, “It is also relevant to note here that till date the investigating agency has not been able to apprehend any other accused person in the matter, meaning thereby that no progress/further investigation in …

"Police Failing In Supervisory Duties, Trying To Avoid Responsibility By Not Concluding Investigation": Court Again Raps Delhi Police In Riots Case
3 years, 3 months ago

"Police Failing In Supervisory Duties, Trying To Avoid Responsibility By Not Concluding Investigation": Court Again Raps Delhi Police In Riots Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has rapped up the Delhi Police for failing in their supervisory duties thereby avoiding to take any responsibility in a Delhi riots case by not concluding investigation despite repeated court orders, thereby causing a delay in the trial.Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Arun Kumar reported the matter to the Commissioner of Police, Delhi in order to bring the conduct …

Delhi HC grants bail to 5 in riots case, says law not for targeted harassment
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC grants bail to 5 in riots case, says law not for targeted harassment

India Today  

"It is to be noted that the right to protest and express dissent is a right which occupies a fundamental stature in a democratic polity, and therefore, the sole act of protesting should not be employed as a weapon to justify the incarceration of those who are exercising this right," said Delhi High Court Justice Subramonium Prasad on Friday. READ: …

[Delhi Riots] Justice Can't Be Denied Merely On Minor Technical Issues Of Jurisdiction: Ishrat Jahan Tells Delhi Court
3 years, 3 months ago

[Delhi Riots] Justice Can't Be Denied Merely On Minor Technical Issues Of Jurisdiction: Ishrat Jahan Tells Delhi Court

Live Law  

A Delhi Court today continued hearing the application filed Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan, seeking bail in the alleged larger conspiracy case in Delhi Riots.Refuting the objection of Prosecution regarding maintainability of the bail application, Jahan contended that justice cannot be denied or hurdled merely because of minor technical issues of jurisdiction.Additional Sessions. A Delhi Court today continued hearing the …

"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 …

"Painful To Note That Standard Of Investigation Is Very Poor In Large Number Of Riots Cases": Delhi Court Pulls Up Police, Calls For Remedial Action
3 years, 3 months ago

"Painful To Note That Standard Of Investigation Is Very Poor In Large Number Of Riots Cases": Delhi Court Pulls Up Police, Calls For Remedial Action

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has pulled up the Delhi Police for the manner of investigating cases concerning the North East Delhi riots including half baked filing of chargesheets and non appearance of Investigating Officers before Court. Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav also called for immediate remedial action and asked the DCP of North East District and other senior officials to take …

"Bail Plea Doesn't Become Maintainable By Invoking Wrong Provisions In Law": Prosecution Opposes Ishrat Jahan's Bail Plea In Riots Case
3 years, 3 months ago

"Bail Plea Doesn't Become Maintainable By Invoking Wrong Provisions In Law": Prosecution Opposes Ishrat Jahan's Bail Plea In Riots Case

Live Law  

Opposing a bail plea moved by Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan in Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, the Prosecution has challenged the maintainability of the bail application moved by Jahan.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat was informed by Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad that bail application filed under sec. Opposing a bail plea moved by Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan in …

[Delhi Riots] There Is Difference Between Those Who Happened To Be At Crime Scene & Those Who Assembled With Common Object: Accused Tell Delhi HC
3 years, 4 months ago

[Delhi Riots] There Is Difference Between Those Who Happened To Be At Crime Scene & Those Who Assembled With Common Object: Accused Tell Delhi HC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday continued hearing a batch of bail applications in North-East Delhi riots case. Senior Advocate Salman Khurshid, appearing for few accused, concluded his arguments.Khurshid told the Court that mere presence of the accused persons at the crime scene does not by itself mean that were part of the alleged unlawful assembly. Khurshid told the Court …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Delhi Court Adjourns Hearing In Umar Khalid's Bail Plea To August 7
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Delhi Court Adjourns Hearing In Umar Khalid's Bail Plea To August 7

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday adjourned to August 7 hearing in bail application moved by Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case involving offences under UAPA and the Indian Penal Code. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat adjourned the hearing at the request of Senior Advocate Trideep Pais appearing on behalf of Umar Khalid for the reason …

[Delhi Riots] No Iota Of Evidence Showing Involvement In Conspiracy: Ishrat Jahan Tells Delhi Court In Bail Hearing
3 years, 5 months ago

[Delhi Riots] No Iota Of Evidence Showing Involvement In Conspiracy: Ishrat Jahan Tells Delhi Court In Bail Hearing

Live Law  

Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan has told a Delhi Court on Friday that there is no iota of evidence to show her involvement in the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case and that the prosecution has falsely implicated her in the matter.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat was hearing a bail plea moved by Ishrat Jahan in FIR 59/2020 which alleges a …

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