[Delhi Riots] "He Played A Very Active Role In The Entire Conspiracy" : Delhi Court Denies Bail To Asif Iqbal Tanha
Live LawThe Karkardooma Court on Monday dismissed the bail plea of Jamia Millia Islamia student, Asif Iqbal Tanha, who has been arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act, in connection with Delhi Riots case. On the other hand, the Special Public Prosecutor opposed the bail plea saying there were statements of protected witnesses in the case which clearly showed the alleged role of Asif Iqbal Tanha in the conspiracy. In light of Section 15 of UAA, which defines what a "Terrorist Act" is, the Court opined that, "As per the investigation, there was a premeditated conspiracy of the disruptive chakkajam and a preplanned protest at different planned sites in Delhi resulting in riots killing scores of people, injuring hundreds and causing destruction to the property. Consequently, in view of the above discussion, Court opined that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the accusations against the accused Asif Iqbal Tanha are prima facie true, hence, embargo created by Section 43D of UAPA applied for grant of bail to the accused.