'Chargesheet Runs Into 20,000 Pages' : Supreme Court Allows Student Activists To Produce Pendrive In Delhi Police's Appeal
3 years, 5 months ago

'Chargesheet Runs Into 20,000 Pages' : Supreme Court Allows Student Activists To Produce Pendrive In Delhi Police's Appeal

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the filing of pen drive in place of the physical copy of the chargesheet in the appeal filed by Delhi Police against the Delhi High Court order granting bail to three student-activists, Devangana Kalita, Devangana Kalita and Asif Iqbal Tanha, in the Delhi Riots conspiracy case. The Supreme Court further observed orally today that it was "very unlikely" to be convinced to set aside the bail that had been granted by the Delhi High Court to the three student-activists. The Supreme Court had also observed that the Delhi High Court judgment raised questions of "pan-India" importance relating to the interpretation of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. BACKGROUND The Delhi High Court in its judgments dated 15th June found that offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act were prima facie not made out against student leaders Asif Iqbal Tanha, Natasha Narwal, and DevanganaKalita in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.

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HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19
3 months, 3 weeks ago

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday scheduled October 9 for hearing a series of petitions related to the February 2020 violence in North-East Delhi, including the alleged hate speeches by several BJP leaders. The petitions primarily call for the registration of FIRs against several BJP leaders accused of delivering hate speeches that allegedly fueled the violence. Emphasising the …

Delhi high court slams law student for filing PIL on jailed politicians: ‘Highly adventurous’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi high court slams law student for filing PIL on jailed politicians: ‘Highly adventurous’

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Election Commission of India to develop a mechanism to ensure that arrested political leaders are allowed to campaign through virtual mode for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The Delhi high court called the plea “highly adventurous”. A division bench comprising of acting chief justice Manmohan and …

Delhi Police file charge sheet against NewsClick in UAPA case
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Police file charge sheet against NewsClick in UAPA case

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on March 30 filed its first chargesheet against news portal NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha, in a case lodged under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, following allegations that they received funds through Chinese firms to spread pro-China propaganda. The chargesheet against NewsClick came nearly six months after the Delhi Police arrested Mr. Purkayastha …

NewsClick UAPA case: Delhi Police brings 8000-page chargesheet copy in a trunk; watch video
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NewsClick UAPA case: Delhi Police brings 8000-page chargesheet copy in a trunk; watch video

Live Mint  

NewsClick UAPA case: The Special Cell of Delhi Police will shortly file a chargesheet against the news portal NewsClick in Delhi's Patiala House court. A Delhi court earlier granted 10 more days to police for the completion of the investigation against NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha. The judicial custody of NewsClick's HR department head Amit Chakravarty, the accused-turned-approver, was …

NewsClick row: SC seeks Delhi Police's reply on plea of Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty in UAPA case
1 year, 2 months ago

NewsClick row: SC seeks Delhi Police's reply on plea of Prabir Purkayastha, Amit Chakravarty in UAPA case

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Delhi Police on pleas of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty against their arrest under anti-terror law UAPA. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra issued notice to the Delhi Police and sought its response by October 30 after senior advocates Kapil Sibal and …

What intel reveals about Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's big plan to divide India
1 year, 2 months ago

What intel reveals about Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's big plan to divide India

Firstpost  

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of the banned Sikhs for Justice group, is working to ‘disintegrate India on religious lines’, as per an NIA dossier. Pannun also wants to carve out of India a Muslim state entitled the ‘Democratic Republic of Urdustan’ As India and Canada witnessed diplomatic relations deteriorate in the backdrop of accusations about the death of Khalistani extremist …

Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Man Booked Under UAPA In J&K Larger Conspiracy Case
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Man Booked Under UAPA In J&K Larger Conspiracy Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed an appeal against the Trial Court order denying bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar, one of the accused charged under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, in connection with the Jammu and Kashmir “larger conspiracy” case post revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India. “Resultantly, after due consideration of the provisions of the …

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

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

Live Law  

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

2020 Delhi riots: SC issues notice to Delhi Police on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case
1 year, 7 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: SC issues notice to Delhi Police on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Delhi Police on the bail plea filed by student activist Umar Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The Delhi High Court, while denying bail to Khalid on October 18 last year, observed that the protests against the proposed Citizenship Amendment Act and the 2020 North-East Delhi riots were …

Plea In High Court Seeks Direction For Centre, Delhi Govt To Consider Enacting Advocates Protection Act In National Capital
1 year, 8 months ago

Plea In High Court Seeks Direction For Centre, Delhi Govt To Consider Enacting Advocates Protection Act In National Capital

Live Law  

A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directions for the Union of India and Delhi government to consider enacting the Advocates Protection Act in the national capital. The petition filed by lawyers Deepa Joseph and Alpha Phiris Dayal alleges that there is an "alarming rise" in incidents of violence inside the court premises of different district …

Mere Possession Of 'Jihadi Literature' Not An Offence Unless Material Shows Execution Of Philosophy To Commit Terrorist Acts: Delhi Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Mere Possession Of 'Jihadi Literature' Not An Offence Unless Material Shows Execution Of Philosophy To Commit Terrorist Acts: Delhi Court

Live Law  

Dealing with a case registered under Unlawful Activities Act, a Delhi Court has observed that mere possession of "jihadi literature" having a "particular religious philosophy" would not amount to an offence unless there is material to show execution of such philosophy to commit terrorist acts. The court said that there was prima facie case to frame charges against the other …

Delhi High Court Seeks Response Over Steps Taken To Streamline Expeditious Disposal Of Trials In UAPA Cases Before Special Designated Courts
3 years ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Response Over Steps Taken To Streamline Expeditious Disposal Of Trials In UAPA Cases Before Special Designated Courts

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed it's Registry to file a further affidavit indicating the steps taken in order to streamline expeditious disposal of trials in Unlawful Activities Act cases pending before Special Designated Courts in the national capital. Justice Mukta Gupta directed Advocate Gaurav Agarwal, representing the Delhi High Court in the matter, to file the said affidavit while …

"Tahir Hussain's Plea Challenging UAPA Charges In Riots Case Is Nothing But An Attempt To Short Circuit And Stall The Trial": Delhi Police To High Court
3 years, 2 months ago

"Tahir Hussain's Plea Challenging UAPA Charges In Riots Case Is Nothing But An Attempt To Short Circuit And Stall The Trial": Delhi Police To High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Police has told Delhi High Court that the petition moved by former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain challenging the UAPA charges invoked against him in connection with the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case, is nothing but an attempt to short circuit and stall the trial.Hussain had also sought quashing of sanction granted in the matter.In the reply …

Delhi Riots: High Court Adjourns Hearing In Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Plea Till September 9
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Riots: High Court Adjourns Hearing In Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Plea Till September 9

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday adjourned to September 9 hearing in a bail plea filed by Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in connection with a Delhi Riots case alleging looting and damage to a furniture shop owned by one Zeeshan by rioters.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Subramonium Prasad adjourned the hearing on the request of the counsel …

Delhi riots: HC seeks police reply on Tahir Hussain's plea to set aside UAPA provisions
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi riots: HC seeks police reply on Tahir Hussain's plea to set aside UAPA provisions

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court Friday asked the police to respond to a plea by former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, arrested in connection with the north-east Delhi riots last year, seeking to set aside UAPA provisions relating to terror activities invoked against him in the charge sheet. Justice Mukta Gupta issued notice to the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi Police on …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Tahir Hussain's Plea Challenging UAPA Charges Invoked Against Him In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Tahir Hussain's Plea Challenging UAPA Charges Invoked Against Him In Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on a petition filed by former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain challenging the UAPA charges invoked against him in connection with the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case and The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice on a petition filed by former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain challenging the UAPA …

'Very Unlikely, But You Can Try' : Supreme Court To Delhi Police On Plea To Set Aside Bail Granted To Activists In Riots Case
3 years, 5 months ago

'Very Unlikely, But You Can Try' : Supreme Court To Delhi Police On Plea To Set Aside Bail Granted To Activists In Riots Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday orally told the Delhi police that it is "very unlikely" to be convinced to set aside the bail granted by the Delhi High Court to three student-activists, Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha, in the Delhi Riots conspiracy case.At the same time, the bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Hemant Gupta orally …

UAPA: Terror and the law
3 years, 5 months ago

UAPA: Terror and the law

The Hindu  

Cataclysmic moments, even those that could have been predicted, are known to prise open the clutches of rigid unquestioning and herald significant shifts, if not change. Key features of TADA and POTA include the admissibility of confessions before police officers as evidence, a provision that not only contravenes Section 26 of the Indian Evidence Act but is an open invitation …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Delhi Police Appeal Against Bail Granted To Student Activists In Riots Case; Says HC Judgment Shall Not Be Treated As Precedent In Meantime
3 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Delhi Police Appeal Against Bail Granted To Student Activists In Riots Case; Says HC Judgment Shall Not Be Treated As Precedent In Meantime

Live Law  

Issuing notice on the appeal filed by the Delhi Police against the Delhi High Court order granting bail to 3 student activists in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, the Supreme Court on Friday said that the impugned judgment shall not be be treated as a precedent until the matter is finally decided.However, the Court said that it was not interfering …

Line between right to protest and terrorist activity blurred: Delhi HC
3 years, 6 months ago

Line between right to protest and terrorist activity blurred: Delhi HC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In its anxiety to suppress dissent, the State has blurred the line between right to protest and terrorist activity and if such a mindset gains traction, it would be a "sad day for democracy", the Delhi high court observed on Tuesday while granting bail to three students from Jawaharlal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia arrested over a …

'Terrorist Acts' Under UAPA Only Deal With Matters Impacting 'Defence Of India' And Not Ordinary Law & Order Problems : Delhi High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

'Terrorist Acts' Under UAPA Only Deal With Matters Impacting 'Defence Of India' And Not Ordinary Law & Order Problems : Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Delivering a judgment defining the contours of the otherwise "vague" Section 15 of the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, a division bench of the Delhi High Court today laid down some important principles upon the imposition of Section 15, 17 & 18 of the Act. "Terrorist Act" U/S 15 UAPA Should Not Be Used Lightly So As To Trivialize Them Noting …

All terrorists are criminals but not all criminals are terrorists: Delhi HC
3 years, 6 months ago

All terrorists are criminals but not all criminals are terrorists: Delhi HC

The Hindu  

Notwithstanding the fact that the definition of ‘terrorist act’ in Unlawful Activities Act is “wide and even somewhat vague”, the phrase ‘terrorist act’ cannot be permitted to be casually applied to criminal acts that fall squarely within the definition of conventional offences, the Delhi High Court remarked on Tuesday. Hence, the court must be careful in employing the definitional words …

No Prima Facie Case Against Asif Iqbal Tanha, Natasha Narwal & Devangana Kalita : Delhi High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

No Prima Facie Case Against Asif Iqbal Tanha, Natasha Narwal & Devangana Kalita : Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has found that offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act are not made out prima facie against student leaders Asif Iqbal Tanha, Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.The Delhi Police had filed chargesheet against them alleging that the protests organized by them against the Citizenship Amendment Act from December 2019. "Since …

Delhi Riots : High Court Vacates Stay On Trial Of 'Larger Conspiracy' Case Under UAPA
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Riots : High Court Vacates Stay On Trial Of 'Larger Conspiracy' Case Under UAPA

Live Law  

In view of the Delhi government's submission that the accused in the case are at liberty to collect a complete hard copy of the filed chargesheet from the trial court on Mar 25, the Delhi High Court today vacated its stay on the trial of the case. The Court had earlier stayed the trial in the case under the Unlawful …

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea For Quashing Delhi Minorities Commission & Others' Reports on Delhi Riots
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre's Response On Plea For Quashing Delhi Minorities Commission & Others' Reports on Delhi Riots

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on and sought response of the Central Government, the Delhi Police and publishers on a plea seeking quashing of reports prepared by the "Delhi Minorities Commission" and other private organizations/ individuals on the Delhi Riots. He also added that several other petitioners, who have filed writ petitions in the High Court "making wild …

Delhi Riots: Damning Observations In Court Orders Raise Questions Over Delhi Police Probe
4 years ago

Delhi Riots: Damning Observations In Court Orders Raise Questions Over Delhi Police Probe

Live Law  

Selling a mobile SIM card without due verification of a customer is against the law. In the case Firoz Khan v State, the Delhi High Court refused to accept the statement of the police constable who claimed to have witnessed the act of burning down a shop during riots. Investigation leaves a lot to be desired Not just the High …

Delhi Riots: Court Takes Cognisance of Charge Sheet Against Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid in UAPA Case
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Riots: Court Takes Cognisance of Charge Sheet Against Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid in UAPA Case

Live Law  

A Delhi court Tuesday took cognisance of the supplementary charge sheet filed against former JNU student Umar Khalid and JNU student Sharjeel Imam in a case of the north east Delhi riots.While the court decided to proceed against them for the offences under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act, it did not take cognisance of the offences of sedition, criminal conspiracy …

"No Offences Under UAPA Disclosed": Delhi High Court Grants Bail To An Accused In Delhi Riot Case
4 years, 2 months ago

"No Offences Under UAPA Disclosed": Delhi High Court Grants Bail To An Accused In Delhi Riot Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Faizan Khan, who is an accused in the Delhi Riots case and was facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Act. A Single-Judge Bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait heard the matter and noted that the onerous conditions/embargo under Section 43D of the UAPA would not be applicable in the present case as …

Opinion | Three cheers for high courts
4 years, 3 months ago

Opinion | Three cheers for high courts

Live Mint  

I have gone through the inner case diary produced in a sealed cover along with pen drive and found that though her presence is seen in a peaceful agitation, which is a fundamental right guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution of India,” the police have “failed to produce any material that she in her speech instigated women of a …

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