Delhi riots: From 2022’s Jahangirpuri to Sadar Bazar in 1974, a history of communal clashes in the Capital
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi riots: From 2022’s Jahangirpuri to Sadar Bazar in 1974, a history of communal clashes in the Capital

Firstpost  

The Jahangirpuri clashes are a stark reminder that Delhi has witnessed several incidents of large-scale sectarian violence. The Capital saw the worst in 2020 when people clashed in Northeast Delhi, leading to the deaths of 53 people and unprecedented destruction of public property On Saturday evening, Delhi once again saw communal violence — reminiscent of the 2020 riots which shook the Capital. But those standing at C-Block started pelting stones and came out with lathis in their hands.” History of riots This isn’t the first time that the Capital or the country has witnessed communal riots. It was after the Trilokpuri riots, the Delhi Police formed Aman committees comprising of elderly members and religious preachers across communities to work as police’s troubleshooters and help defuse tensions. The Delhi Police’s handling of the riots was questioned, however, a Delhi court had observed that city police had done its work with utmost integrity and the investigation hadn’t done on communal lines.

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Delhi Riots 2020: Survivors Still Await Justice and Compensation Five Years Later
2 days, 22 hours ago

Delhi Riots 2020: Survivors Still Await Justice and Compensation Five Years Later

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 18, 2025 19:48 IST - 10 MINS READ Zarina, in her 60s, has lived in her home in Shiv Vihar in North East Delhi for three decades, where she ran a small business making purses. “People would tell them, ‘You protected Muslims.’ My neighbour, Kiranpal, replied, ‘Kisne kaha maine musalmano ko rakha hai, maine toh insaaniyat ko …

Delhi north-east riots: Police either failed to inquire Kapil Mishra or tried to cover him up, says Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi north-east riots: Police either failed to inquire Kapil Mishra or tried to cover him up, says Court

The Hindu  

A Delhi court recently asked a complainant to approach the concerned MP/MLA Court to seek registration of an FIR against BJP leader Kapil Mishra in a case related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. Judicial Magistrate First Class Udbhav Kumar Jain of Karkardooma Court in an order dated January 18 also remarked that it seems that the Investigating Officer was …

Delhi Riots | Police Either Failed To Make Enquiry Against Kapil Mishra Or Tried To Cover Up Allegations : Court
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Riots | Police Either Failed To Make Enquiry Against Kapil Mishra Or Tried To Cover Up Allegations : Court

Live Law  

A Delhi Court recently asked a man to approach the concerned MP/MLA Court for seeking registration of an FIR against BJP leader Kapil Mishra in relation to a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case. Wasim's Complaint and Allegations against Kapil Mishra and Policemen In his complaint, Wasim alleged that on February 24, 2020, he identified BJP leader Kapil Mishra who was …

Delhi Riots | Police Either Failed To Make Enquiry Against Kapil Mishra Or Tried To Cover Up Allegations : Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Riots | Police Either Failed To Make Enquiry Against Kapil Mishra Or Tried To Cover Up Allegations : Court

Live Law  

A Delhi Court recently asked a man to approach the concerned MP/MLA Court for seeking registration of an FIR against BJP leader Kapil Mishra in relation to a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case.Judicial Magistrate First Class Udbhav Kumar Jain of Karkardooma Courts asked the complainant, Mohd. A Delhi Court recently asked a man to approach the concerned MP/MLA Court for …

Delhi Riots: High Court Directs Delhi Govt To Release Compensation Amount To Victims Based On Claims Commission Recommendations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Riots: High Court Directs Delhi Govt To Release Compensation Amount To Victims Based On Claims Commission Recommendations

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently directed the Delhi Government to release compensation amount to various victims of the 2020 North-East Delhi riots based on the recommendations of the Claims Commission. On January 15, the Court was informed by the counsel appearing for the petitioners that the North East Riot Delhi Commission had made recommendations qua the claims in respect …

Delhi Riots: Court Raps Police Over Clubbing FIRs And Implicating Accused Based On 'Manipulated Video', Asks Commissioner To Take Action
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Riots: Court Raps Police Over Clubbing FIRs And Implicating Accused Based On 'Manipulated Video', Asks Commissioner To Take Action

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has recently rapped the Delhi Police over clubbing of six FIRs in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case, observing that the concerned IO “shrugged off” his duty to properly investigate the 6 complaints. It also slammed the Police for implicating an accused on the basis of “manipulated piece of video.” Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma …

2020 Delhi riots: No call for violence, no connection with 'co-conspirators', Sharjeel Imam tells HC
3 months, 1 week ago

2020 Delhi riots: No call for violence, no connection with 'co-conspirators', Sharjeel Imam tells HC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Student activist Sharjeel Imam told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that he had no "connection" with any of the alleged co-conspirators of the communal riots here in February 2020 and that his public speeches repeatedly called for non-violence. 2020 Delhi riots: No call for violence, no connection with 'co-conspirators', Sharjeel Imam tells HC Imam said he has …

2020 Delhi riots: Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in head constable death case
3 months, 3 weeks 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
5 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
6 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 …

2020 riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sept. 23
6 months, 1 week ago

2020 riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sept. 23

The Hindu  

The High Court here on Thursday asked a trial court not to pass a final order till September 23 on the framing of charges in a case related to an alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. The court gave the order while hearing a plea filed by accused Devangana Kalita, who had sought directions to the police to …

'No Sustainable And Inspiring Evidence': Court Acquits 7 Accused In Delhi Riots Case
1 year ago

'No Sustainable And Inspiring Evidence': Court Acquits 7 Accused In Delhi Riots Case

ABP News  

Delhi Riots Case: A sessions court in the national capital has acquitted seven people in a 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots case, holding there was no "sustainable and inspiring evidence" against them, as reported by news agency PTI. In its order passed on Wednesday, the court said "The evidence on the record fails to point out to any of the …

North East Delhi riots: So, what did they do in 2020?
1 year ago

North East Delhi riots: So, what did they do in 2020?

New Indian Express  

‘We’ve lost everything’ Pankaj is a 34-year-old man now. I never thought that this ‘sometime’ would cost me four years of my life,” Pankaj told this newspaper. Recalling one incident where a Mosque cleric saved a Hindu boy after a mob of rioters chased him, Pankaj said, “Those were terrible times. He reflects on that fateful day as the one …

Three accused of arson acquitted for ‘not safe’ statement in 2020 Delhi riots case
1 year, 1 month ago

Three accused of arson acquitted for ‘not safe’ statement in 2020 Delhi riots case

New Indian Express  

Though there was reliable evidence to prove that a riotous mob committed vandalism and arson, there were certain inconsistencies in the statements of the two constables, the court noted. It said that immediately after the incident, the duo did not make any statement or daily diary entry regarding having identified the accused persons. Both constables identified the accused persons after …

2020 Delhi riots: Ishrat Jahan, 12 others charged with attempt to murder
1 year, 2 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: Court Frames Attempt To Murder Charges Against Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi & Others; Discharges Them Under Arms Act
1 year, 2 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 …

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames attempt to murder, rioting charges against ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan, others
1 year, 2 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court frames attempt to murder, rioting charges against ex-Cong councillor Ishrat Jahan, others

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A city court has ordered the framing of charges of attempt to murder and rioting against former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, activist Khalid Saifi and eleven others in connection with a case relating to the 2020 Delhi riots. Yameen alias Yameen Coolerwala and Sharif Khan alias Sharif Khureji -- are named in the FIR registered at Jagat Puri …

2020 Delhi riots: LG VK Saxena sanctions prosecution of 6 people
1 year, 7 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: LG VK Saxena sanctions prosecution of 6 people

Op India  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the prosecution of six individuals charged in a 2020 North East Delhi communal riots case, which resulted in the death of a man from a gunshot wound. 84/2020 filed on 1 March 1 at police station Dayal Pur in Delhi against Mohd Firoz, Chand Mohd, Rais Khan, Md Junaid, Irshad, and Akil …

2020 Delhi Riots: Court To Hear Arguments On Day-To-Day Basis In UAPA Cases From Sept 11 Onwards
1 year, 7 months ago

2020 Delhi Riots: Court To Hear Arguments On Day-To-Day Basis In UAPA Cases From Sept 11 Onwards

ABP News  

New Delhi: A Delhi court will September 11 onwards hear arguments on a day-to-day basis in the UAPA cases filed in connection with the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots. Twenty people, who include activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi, and former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, have been booked for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy …

2020 Delhi Riots: Court charges six people for rioting, property arson
1 year, 7 months ago

2020 Delhi Riots: Court charges six people for rioting, property arson

Live Mint  

Six individuals facing charges of rioting, mischief by fire, and vandalism during the February 2020 Delhi riots had their charges formally established by the Karkardooma Court in Delhi on Monday. The report noted that additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala Monday framed charges against accused Rajendar Jha, Tejveer Chaudhary, Rajesh Jha, Govind Singh Manral, Peetamber Jha and Devendar Kumar alias Monu …

2020 Delhi Riots: Delhi HC Grants Bail To Ex-AAP Leader Tahir Hussain In Five Cases
1 year, 8 months ago

2020 Delhi Riots: Delhi HC Grants Bail To Ex-AAP Leader Tahir Hussain In Five Cases

ABP News  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain in five cases related to the 2020 riots in the national capital. Tahir Hussain was booked for different offences in five FIRs related to the 2020 Delhi riots. On June 2, 2020, the Delhi Police filed two chargesheets in the Delhi riots case, designating …

India ‘Most Peaceful’ in 50 Years, Riots on Steady Decline, Shows NCRB Data
1 year, 9 months ago

India ‘Most Peaceful’ in 50 Years, Riots on Steady Decline, Shows NCRB Data

News 18  

India has been at its most peaceful in 50 years as riots have been on a steady decline. An analysis of data from the National Crime Records Bureau of riot cases registered between 1970 and 2021 showed that the rate at which riots occur in the country was at its lowest in 2021. Prof Shamika Ravi, a member of the …

2020 Delhi riots: SC issues notice to Delhi Police on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case
1 year, 10 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 …

2020 Delhi riots case: Nine get seven years rigorous imprisonment
1 year, 10 months ago

2020 Delhi riots case: Nine get seven years rigorous imprisonment

Live Mint  

A Delhi court has sentenced nine persons to rigorous imprisonment of seven years in 2020 northeast Delhi riots case. Observing that the acts of the convicts left a deep scar on the social fabric, economy and stability of the country, besides instilling a sense of insecurity among the people and jeopardizing the communal harmony in the society, additional sessions judgePulastya …

‘Acts instilled insecurity among people’: Md Shahnawaz, Md Shoaib, Shahrukh, 6 others sentenced to 7 years jail in Delhi anti-Hindu riots case
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Acts instilled insecurity among people’: Md Shahnawaz, Md Shoaib, Shahrukh, 6 others sentenced to 7 years jail in Delhi anti-Hindu riots case

Op India  

On Tuesday, a Delhi court ordered rigorous imprisonment of seven years in jail to nine men accused in a case relating to the 2020 anti-Hindu Delhi riots. During communal riots, innocent ordinary people get caught in circumstances beyond their control, which leads to the violation of human rights as well,” the court led by the additional sessions judge Pulastya Pramachala …

'Another jumla': Sibal on Amit Shah's 'riots don't take place' in BJP rule remark
1 year, 11 months ago

'Another jumla': Sibal on Amit Shah's 'riots don't take place' in BJP rule remark

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Monday termed as "another jumla" Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks that riots don't take place under BJP rule, and cited the number of instances of communal violence under a BJP government at the Centre and in some states. At a public meeting in Hisua falling under Bihar's Nawada district, Shah said, "Let …

‘Another jumla’: Sibal on Amit Shah’s ‘riots don’t take place’ in BJP rule remark
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Another jumla’: Sibal on Amit Shah’s ‘riots don’t take place’ in BJP rule remark

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on April 3 termed as "another jumla" Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks that riots don't take place under BJP rule, and cited the number of instances of communal violence under a BJP Government at the Centre and in some States. At a public meeting in Hisua falling under Bihar's Nawada district, Mr. Shah said, "Let …

Delhi riots case: Court frames murder charges against AAP's Tahir Hussain, others
1 year, 11 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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 …

Three years on, here is a compilation of all the OpIndia ground reports on 2020 Delhi riots
2 years ago

Three years on, here is a compilation of all the OpIndia ground reports on 2020 Delhi riots

Op India  

On the 24th and 25th of February 2020, India’s national capital Delhi saw large-scale anti-Hindu riots which marked the culmination of the hostility, hatred, and anger spread by the anti-CAA protests by the Islamists in Shaheen Bagh and other areas. Hindu shops were specifically targetted OpIndia visited Delhi’s Chand Bagh area on the 27th of February 2020, in the aftermath …

Delhi riots case: Court acquits 2 of charges of rioting, arson
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Delhi Riots 2020: Centre calls reports by an extra-judicial commission an attempt to ‘sway public opinion’
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Riots 2020: Centre calls reports by an extra-judicial commission an attempt to ‘sway public opinion’

Op India  

In a case related to the Delhi Riots of February 2020, the Union Government of India submitted an affidavit in Delhi High Court suggesting that the reports by a private organisation or extra judicial commission have put a biased and selective narrative to set the public mood in favour of a particular community. He also challenged several private reports including …

2020 Delhi Riots: SC Irked Over Police Seeking Adjournment, Says Alternative Arrangements Needed
2 years, 1 month 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: Man accused in 2020 riots caught red-handed during burglary, days after being released on bail
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi: Man accused in 2020 riots caught red-handed during burglary, days after being released on bail

India TV News  

A man was caught red-handed in a burglary case in Delhi's Khajuri Khas area on Friday, police said. Interestingly, the accused, who has been identified as Imran, had been released on bail in two cases relating to the Delhi riots in 2020. The team saw a person running away but sensing police presence changed the course of direction to a …

Delhi riots 2020: Court acquits two men of the charges of rioting, arson and dacoity
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi riots 2020: Court acquits two men of the charges of rioting, arson and dacoity

India TV News  

A court here on Friday acquitted two people of the charges of rioting, arson and dacoity in a case of the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots. Malik made a phone call to the police several hours after the incident without referring to the accused, the court said, adding, it cannot be assumed failed to mention the “basic allegations” because of …

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits four accused of rioting, torching vehicles
2 years, 4 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits four accused of rioting, torching vehicles

India TV News  

Highlights The court said the prosecution was unable to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt The court was hearing the case against Shahrukh, Ashu, Zuber and Ashwani All were accused of being a part of a mob that set ablaze tractors and hand carts and ransacked 2020 Delhi riots: A Delhi court on Monday acquitted four persons accused of …

2020 Delhi riots: SC refuses to stay criminal proceedings against ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain
2 years, 4 months ago

2020 Delhi riots: SC refuses to stay criminal proceedings against ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain

India TV News  

2020 Delhi riots : In a setback for former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain, the Supreme Court dismissed Tahir's plea against Delhi high court refusing to stay proceedings against him in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case. A bench of justices Ajay Rastogi and CT Ravi Kumar said it is not inclined to interfere with the September 16 order …

Delhi Riots : Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Challenge Against HC Refusal To Stay Multiple FIR Proceedings
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Riots : Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Challenge Against HC Refusal To Stay Multiple FIR Proceedings

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Special Leave Petition filed by former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Mohammed Tahir Hussain challenging the Delhi High Court's order which refused to stay the proceedings in the three FIRs registered against him in connection with 2020 Delhi riots. Hussain's SLP was filed after the Delhi High Court refused to stay the proceedings on …

Delhi Police Invesigation Of 2020 Riots Cases Skewed, Role Of Those Who Made Hate Speeches Ignored : Citizens' Committee Report
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Police Invesigation Of 2020 Riots Cases Skewed, Role Of Those Who Made Hate Speeches Ignored : Citizens' Committee Report

Live Law  

A report released by a Citizens' Committee consisting of former judges and a retired civil servant has indicted the Delhi Police, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Delhi Government for their failures in handling the communal riots which took place in North East Delhi in February 2020.The report titled "Uncertain Justice: A Citizens Committee Report on the North …

Delhi Riots: Court Questions "Incongruous Investigation" Where Injured Complainant Was Himself Made An Accused
2 years, 6 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 …

2020 Riots: Essence of Speeches of Accused to Create Fear Among Muslims, Delhi Police to HC
2 years, 7 months ago

2020 Riots: Essence of Speeches of Accused to Create Fear Among Muslims, Delhi Police to HC

News 18  

The Delhi Police told the Delhi High Court on Monday that the speeches delivered by various accused in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the communal riots here in February 2020 had a common factor– “the essence was to create a sense of fear in the Muslim population. Opposing the bail plea of former JNU student Umar …

No increasing trend in riots in country over years: Centre tells Lok Sabha
2 years, 7 months ago

No increasing trend in riots in country over years: Centre tells Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

A total of 761 people have been convicted so far out of 8,565 arrested under several communal or religious riots between 2018 and 2020, the Union home ministry on Tuesday told the Lok Sabha. Responding to a series of questions, the ministry referred to the National Crime Records Bureau data and said there is no increasing trend visible every year …

Delhi riots: HC grants time to leaders to respond to pleas to implead them in proceedings for FIR
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi riots: HC grants time to leaders to respond to pleas to implead them in proceedings for FIR

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday granted time to several political leaders and others to file their responses to pleas to make them parties to proceedings seeking FIR and investigation against them for allegedly delivering hate speeches leading to the February 2020 riots here. A bench headed by Justice Siddharth Mridul, while hearing a batch of petitions concerning …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Issues Notice On Bail Plea Of Mohd. Saleem Khan
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Issues Notice On Bail Plea Of Mohd. Saleem Khan

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice on the bail plea of Mohd. Saleem Khan in connection with a case alleging larger conspiracy into the Delhi riots of 2020, involving charges under Indian Penal Code and UAPA. Main thrust of prosecution's arguments before the trial court was that the DPSG group was a highly sensitive group wherein every small …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Issues Notice On Meeran Haider's Plea Challenging Trial Court Order Refusing Bail
2 years, 10 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 …

Delhi Police identifies 15 more involved in Jahangirpuri clashes
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Police identifies 15 more involved in Jahangirpuri clashes

Hindustan Times  

At least 15 more people involved in the communal violence in Jahangirpuri on April 16 have been identified by the Delhi Police but they are evading arrest, senior police officers privy to the investigation by the crime branch team said on Tuesday. Teams from the crime branch and the special cell have been camping at different places in West Bengal …

Delhi riots 2020: High Court to hear bail plea by Umar Khalid on 19 May
2 years, 10 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 …

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