Court Acquits Four Men For Lack Of Evidence In Delhi Riots Case
2 years, 1 month ago

Court Acquits Four Men For Lack Of Evidence In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Friday acquitted four men of all charges levelled against them by Delhi Police in a case connected to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The two primary witnesses in the case were a constable and a head constable, who said that a mob had assembled near Chaman Park, Johripur Shiv Vihar Road and indulged into vandalism and arson. The judge said he only stated that he knew some members of the mob but did not state "about any overt act of the accused persons". It thus said: "In view of my foregoing discussions, observations and findings, I find that charges levelled against the accused persons in this case are not proved beyond doubts.

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Delhi riots: Court convicts five for culpable homicide
1 week, 6 days 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 …

What is the basis of making me accused in riots case, Khalid asks in Delhi HC
2 weeks, 2 days 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: Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in head constable death case
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

2020 riots: Delhi court acquits father-son duo over lack of evidence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2020 riots: Delhi court acquits father-son duo over lack of evidence

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has acquitted Mithhan Singh and his son, Jony Kumar, who were accused of burning the Fatima Mosque and nearby houses in Khajoori Khas during the north-east Delhi riots in 2020. The court ruled in favor of the duo, giving them the benefit of the doubt due to insufficient evidence linking them to the crime. Rioters …

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 …

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 riots case: court asks police to reply to Khalid’s bail plea by August 29
4 months, 4 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 …

Delhi court acquits man charged for rape 9 yrs ago due to lack of credible testimony
5 months, 1 week ago

Delhi court acquits man charged for rape 9 yrs ago due to lack of credible testimony

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Over nine years after a man was charged with rape, a court here has acquitted him, saying the testimonies of the alleged victim were not clear, cogent, credible or trustworthy, nor were her allegations corroborated by other material evidence. Delhi court acquits man charged for rape 9 yrs ago due to lack of credible testimony Additional Sessions Judge …

Court acquits two after Mohali police fail to prove snatching case
6 months, 1 week ago

Court acquits two after Mohali police fail to prove snatching case

Hindustan Times  

After Mohali police’s failure to prove two persons guilty for snatching a woman’s gold chain in Kurali, a local court acquitted the persons who were arrested last year. Police later apprehended the accused at a check post laid near Niholka Road, Kurali, and recovered the complainant’s gold chain. The accused’s counsel Jaswinder Singh vehemently argued that the prosecution miserably failed …

'Took active part in hatching a conspiracy': Delhi HC denies bail to UAPA accused Salim Malik in Delhi riots case
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Took active part in hatching a conspiracy': Delhi HC denies bail to UAPA accused Salim Malik in Delhi riots case

Op India  

On 22nd April, the Delhi High Court rejected the bail plea of Salim Malik alias Munna in the anti-Hindu Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case. The group remained silent for three days and a meeting took place on 20-21 Feb 2020 at Chand Bagh and then on 22-23 Feb 2020 which was attended by Salim Malik along with other accused. On …

Delhi anti-Hindu Riots: HC denies bail to Salim Malik in the larger conspiracy case, how this ruling makes things more difficult for accused Umar Khalid
8 months ago

Delhi anti-Hindu Riots: HC denies bail to Salim Malik in the larger conspiracy case, how this ruling makes things more difficult for accused Umar Khalid

Op India  

On Monday, 22nd April, the Delhi High Court dismissed the bail plea of Salim Malik alias Munna in the anti-Hindu Delhi Riots of 2020. The court observed that in light of the statements made against Salim Malik by witnesses and the evidence against him, the prosecution’s case against him is ‘Prima Facie true’. Further, the arguments made by Salman Khurshid …

Delhi HC acquits four in gangrape case
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC acquits four in gangrape case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday acquitted four men sentenced to life imprisonment by a trial court for allegedly abducting and gangraping a woman in 2018, saying the investigation was not upto the mark. Allowing the appeal filed by the four men challenging the trial court’s judgment, the high court said no incriminating word had been said by …

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 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 court acquits ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, others in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi court acquits ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, others in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar and all other accused persons in a case related to a murder case connected to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Sultanpuri area in the national capital. In the order, Special Judge Geetanjli Goel said, "the accused Sajjan Kumar is given the benefit of doubt and acquitted" …

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 Court Grants Bail To Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain In Delhi Riots Case
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi Court Grants Bail To Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Saturday granted bail to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Hussain was recently granted bail by the Delhi High Court in five different riots cases. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala granted relief to Tahir Hussain and noted that the two FIRs in which the High …

Delhi: Two men jailed for promoting anti-India agenda, ISIS terror activities in country
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi: Two men jailed for promoting anti-India agenda, ISIS terror activities in country

India TV News  

Terror module: Two men were sentenced to five years of imprisonment by a special NIA court in Delhi for promoting activities of proscribed ISIS, also known as Islamic State, in India. According to a spokesperson of the federal agency, the NIA Special Court, Delhi sentenced both of them under various sections of Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities Act, and Explosive …

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 …

"No Evidence" : Supreme Court Acquits Two Men Accused In 26 Year Old Rape Case
1 year, 4 months ago

"No Evidence" : Supreme Court Acquits Two Men Accused In 26 Year Old Rape Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court acquitted two men accused in a rape case observing that there was no evidence brought on record to connect them with the offence.Avtar Singh, Sohan Lal and Gian Singh were accused of raping the prosecutrix. The Supreme Court acquitted two men accused in a rape case observing that there was no evidence brought on record to connect …

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 …

2020 Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain gets bail in 5 of 11 cases
1 year, 5 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain gets bail in 5 of 11 cases

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday granted bail to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain in five of the 11 cases registered against him for his alleged role in the 2020 Northeast Delhi communal violence. Justice Anish Dayal passed the order on Hussain’s bail pleas filed in 2020 and 2021 after reserving it on April 10. Hussain’s lawyer, Rizwan, …

Delhi's RK Puram murder case: Two more accused arrested, five nabbed so far
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi's RK Puram murder case: Two more accused arrested, five nabbed so far

India TV News  

Two sisters murder case: Two more persons accused in the murder case of two sisters who were shot dead in the RK Puram area of the national capital were arrested, Delhi Police said on Monday. Two sisters, identified as Pinky and Jyoti were shot dead yesterday in the Ambedkar Basti area of RK Puram by a few assailants over a …

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, …

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 Court acquits Dinesh, Sandeep and Tinku of all charges in Delhi Riots of 2020
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Court acquits Dinesh, Sandeep and Tinku of all charges in Delhi Riots of 2020

Op India  

On May 10, a Delhi court acquitted Dinesh Yadav alias Michael, Sandeep alias Mogli and Tinku of the charges of rioting during the anti-Hindu Delhi Riots of 2020. The evidence of these victims cannot be the basis to say that a mob caused these incidents.” Source: Karkardooma Court, Delhi Special public prosecutor ‘led’ the witness to the identification The court …

Delhi Riots: HC Asks Accused Khalid Saifi to Respond to Police Plea on Phone Recovery from Him in Jail
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Riots: HC Asks Accused Khalid Saifi to Respond to Police Plea on Phone Recovery from Him in Jail

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked ‘United Against Hate’ founder Khalid Saifi, in custody in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, to respond to city police’s claim that he was found with a mobile phone in jail. Special public prosecutor Amit Prasad told a bench headed by Justice Siddharth Mridul that …

Delhi Riots: High Court To Hear Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Media Leak On August 02
1 year, 7 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 …

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: Court frames charges against former AAP MLA Tahir Hussain
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi riots: Court frames charges against former AAP MLA Tahir Hussain

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Thursday framed charges against Aam Aadmi Party councillor Mohd. Tahir Hussain and 10 other people for the murder of an Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, whose body was found in a drain during the northeast Delhi riots in February 2020. Additional sessions judge Pulastya Pramachala held all 11 accused to be “liable to be tried for …

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 …

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 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 …

2020 Delhi Riots: SC Irked Over Police Seeking Adjournment, Says Alternative Arrangements Needed
1 year, 10 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, …

Man accused of rioting, vandalism, arson during 2020 Delhi riots acquitted
1 year, 11 months ago

Man accused of rioting, vandalism, arson during 2020 Delhi riots acquitted

India Today  

A local court hearing two cases related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots has acquitted an accused of all charges, saying his presence in the riotous mob was not proved beyond a reasonable doubt. The cases were registered against Rohit, accused of being a part of an unlawful assembly that rioted, and committed vandalism, theft and arson in the shops …

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