Delhi Violence: HC Restrains Police from Circulating Information on Allegations on Pinjra Tod Activist
4 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Violence: HC Restrains Police from Circulating Information on Allegations on Pinjra Tod Activist

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Monday restrained the police from circulating information about the allegations against 'Pinjra Tod' activist Devangana Kalitha, arrested in relation to communal violence here during the anti-CAA protests, till the trial commences in the case. Justice Vibhu Bakhru, while pronouncing order through video conferencing, also said the prayer made by Kalitha to set aside the press note issued by Delhi Police on June 2 to the media about the case cannot be acceded to. Kalitha, who was arrested on May 23, is lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody in a case associated with violence in old Delhi's Daryaganj area during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in December last year. Communal clashes had broken out in northeast Delhi on February 24 after violence between citizenship law supporters and protesters spiralled out of control, leaving at least 53 people dead and around 200 injured.

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Delhi HC asks police to reply to Tahir Hussain’s bail plea in IB staffer Ankit Sharma murder case
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi HC asks police to reply to Tahir Hussain’s bail plea in IB staffer Ankit Sharma murder case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the response of the police on a plea by former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain seeking bail in a case relating to the murder of IB staffer Ankit Sharma during the northeast Delhi riots in February 2020. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta issued notice to the police on Hussain’s plea challenging a trial court’s December …

Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of the city police on a plea by a student activist seeking to preserve the case diary of a probe related to the communal riots that had erupted in parts of the city in February 2020. Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary …

Delhi: Three injured after clashes erupted in JNU | VIDEO
10 months, 1 week ago

Delhi: Three injured after clashes erupted in JNU | VIDEO

India TV News  

Tensions escalated at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi as clashes erupted between two student groups, resulting in injuries to at least three individuals. The clashes underscored the simmering tensions on the university campus, raising concerns over student safety and campus security. Violence caught on camera Videos circulating online depict scenes of violence, with one individual seen wielding a stick and …

No force used against protesting wrestlers; 5 police personnel injured, says Delhi Police
1 year, 8 months ago

No force used against protesting wrestlers; 5 police personnel injured, says Delhi Police

The Hindu  

Delhi Police on May 4 denied allegations that its personnel were drunk or used force against protesting wrestlers during a late-night ruckus at Jantar Mantar between police and some grapplers. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi, said five police personnel were injured in the May 3 night ruckus. Read Also | Protest day 11: Wrestlers slam Delhi police for …

Delhi HC frames new charges against Sharjeel in 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi HC frames new charges against Sharjeel in 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case

Live Mint  

Delhi High Court on Tuesday set aside a trial court's order to discharge eleven people in the 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case. The eleven people includes Jawaharlal Nehru University student activist Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha and Safoora Zargar. The Delhi High Court noted that nine of the eleven acccused including Imam, Zargar and Tanha were part of unlawful assembly …

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 …

Delhi HC Refuses To Expunge Court Remarks In Order Discharging Sharjeel & Others
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi HC Refuses To Expunge Court Remarks In Order Discharging Sharjeel & Others

The Quint  

What had the Delhi Police said? The Court was hearing Delhi Police's petition against the order by Additional Sessions Arul Varma, which had discharged Sharjeel Imam, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha and eight others in the 2019 Jamia violence case. The order in question: In his 4 February order, Judge Varma had made some scathing remarks against the Delhi Police. …

2020 Delhi Riots: SC Irked Over Police Seeking Adjournment, Says Alternative Arrangements Needed
1 year, 11 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, …

Janhangirpuri violence case: Delhi HC grants bail to 19-year-old rag-picker
2 years, 4 months ago

Janhangirpuri violence case: Delhi HC grants bail to 19-year-old rag-picker

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a 19-year-old rag-picker in a case concerning the communal clashes in Jahangirpuri on the eve of Hanuman Jayanti earlier this year. Justice Yogesh Khanna noted that the accused, who was in custody since April, was not identified in the CCTV footage and was not required for the purpose of investigation …

Delhi court commits Jahangirpuri violence case to Sessions court for hearing
2 years, 4 months ago

Delhi court commits Jahangirpuri violence case to Sessions court for hearing

Firstpost  

The sources said that Delhi Police will file a separate charge sheet before the Juvenile Justice Board against minor offenders New Delhi: A Delhi Court committed the Jahangirpuri violence case to Sessions court after cognisance and other legal formalities that is listed before the Sessions court on 22 August. On 28 July, CMM had taken cognizance of the charge sheet …

Jahangirpuri violence case: Delhi Police files charge sheet in Rohini court
2 years, 5 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence case: Delhi Police files charge sheet in Rohini court

India TV News  

The Crime Branch of the Delhi Police on Thursday filed a charge sheet in the Jahangirpuri violence case in Rohini court. The 2000-page charge sheet also mentioned the names of the conspirators in the violence in which eight police personnel and a civilian sustained injuries. Delhi Police also presented video pieces of evidence in court. The charge sheet will be …

Delhi Police identifies 15 more involved in Jahangirpuri clashes
2 years, 7 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 Police arrests two more accused in Jahangirpuri violence
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Police arrests two more accused in Jahangirpuri violence

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Monday arrested two more accused in connection with the communal clashes that broke out in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri on April 16 during a procession on Hanuman Jayanti. On April 16, clashes erupted between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri in the national capital, injuring eight police officers and a local resident. Days after …

Jahangirpuri violence: Two more accused arrested by Crime Branch
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: Two more accused arrested by Crime Branch

India TV News  

Highlights Clashes broke out between communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri violence A total of 28 people have been arrested so far in connection with the violence The Crime Branch of Delhi Police is doing investigation of Jahangirpuri violence case The Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Thursday said that two more accused have been arrested in connection …

Jahangirpuri Clashes: Delhi Court Extends Custodial Interrogation of 5 Accused Booked Under NSA
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Clashes: Delhi Court Extends Custodial Interrogation of 5 Accused Booked Under NSA

News 18  

A Delhi court on Saturday extended by eight days the custodial interrogation of five persons, booked under the stringent National Security Act in connection with the April 16 Jahangirpuri violence. Metropolitan Magistrate Mayank Goel sent Ansar, the alleged “main conspirator” behind the violence; Sonu, who was seen in a video opening fire during the clashes Salim, Ahir and Dilshad to …

North Delhi civic body targets illegal houses in violence-hit Jahangirpuri, asks for 400 cops
2 years, 8 months ago

North Delhi civic body targets illegal houses in violence-hit Jahangirpuri, asks for 400 cops

India Today  

A few days after communal clashes erupted in Delhi's Jahangirpuri, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation has announced a 'special joint encroachment removal action programme' in the area on April 20 and 21. This comes after Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta wrote a letter to the NDMC mayor alleging that those accused in the Jahangirpuri violence case had indulged in illegal …

Jahangirpuri violence: NSA against 5 after Amit Shah says action must set precedent
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: NSA against 5 after Amit Shah says action must set precedent

India Today  

In a massive crackdown on Jahangirpuri rioters, the Delhi Police has charged five accused under the stringent National Security Act. This comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed the Delhi Police that the action taken against rioters must set a precedent. The Home Minister has been monitoring the situation since the clashes broke out in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri …

Cops in riot gear, drones surveil Jahangirpuri as Delhi Police arrests 25
2 years, 8 months ago

Cops in riot gear, drones surveil Jahangirpuri as Delhi Police arrests 25

India Today  

Two more arrests were made today by the Delhi Police in the Jahangirpuri violence case, taking the tally to 25 so far. However, rubbishing the claims, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said that no such attempts were made and that people from both communities have been arrested in the case. UNION HOME MINISTER CALLS FOR STRICT ACTION Union Home Minister …

On way to detain accused, police team attacked in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 months ago

On way to detain accused, police team attacked in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi Police team was attacked on Monday when it was on its way to detain a man allegedly involved in the communal violence in Jahangirpuri. Police said the man’s family threw two stones, which hit a police officer and clarified the situation has been contained and there was no further violence. “A video was being circulated on …

'Carrying out fair, thorough probe': Delhi top cop on clashes on Hanuman Jayanti
2 years, 8 months ago

'Carrying out fair, thorough probe': Delhi top cop on clashes on Hanuman Jayanti

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Police commissioner Rakesh Asthana said a total of 23 people have been held so far in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence that broke out between two groups during a religious procession last week, while 14 teams have been formed to investigate the matter. Asthana said of the 23 people, eight have a criminal record in the past, adding that …

Jahangirpuri Violence: 'Delhi Police Investigation Has Been Partial': Plea In SC Urges For CJI Intervention
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri Violence: 'Delhi Police Investigation Has Been Partial': Plea In SC Urges For CJI Intervention

ABP News  

The letter petition relying on media reports alleged that a few armed members, who were part of the Hanuman Jayanti Shobha Yatra procession entered mosque and installed the saffron flag, and what followed was stone pelting by both the communities. This comes two days after a clash broke out during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in the city's Jahangirpuri area in …

Jahangirpuri violence probe unbiased, will act against all involved, says Delhi top cop Rakesh Asthana
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence probe unbiased, will act against all involved, says Delhi top cop Rakesh Asthana

India Today  

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday said that the probe into the Jahangirpuri violence will be unbiased and all those found guilty will be punished. Based on the CCTV footage and digital evidence, we have identified more people and they will be caught soon," Asthana said. He also warned hatemongers that the Delhi Police is monitoring social media posts …

Forensic team at Jahangirpuri clash site, begins probe in Delhi violence
2 years, 8 months ago

Forensic team at Jahangirpuri clash site, begins probe in Delhi violence

Hindustan Times  

A forensic team on Monday reached the Jahangirpuri clash site to probe the violence that took place in Delhi during a religious procession on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, news agency ANI reported. Forensic team investigate, after clashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession on Saturday, at Jahangirpuri in New Delhi, Monday. The Delhi Police has …

Jahangirpuri violence: Plea in SC seeks CJI intervention; prime accused a history-sheeter, say cops | Top points
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: Plea in SC seeks CJI intervention; prime accused a history-sheeter, say cops | Top points

India Today  

As many as 21 people have been arrested so far in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Saturday evening. Seven-eight rounds of bullets were also fired during the violence, in which Delhi Police sub-inspector Medalal Meena was injured. According to Delhi Police, the main conspirator of the …

Delhi Violence: 25 arrested, prime accused remanded to police custody for 2 more days | 10 points
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Violence: 25 arrested, prime accused remanded to police custody for 2 more days | 10 points

India TV News  

Highlights So far, 25 persons have been arrested in the Delhi violence case. Two of the prime accused, Ansar and Aslam were sent to police custody for 2 more days. The Delhi Police registered an FIR against the organisers of Hanuman Jayanti procession. The Delhi Police continued to be in action today, in relation to the Jahangirpuri violence took place …

Jahangirpuri violence case: Delhi court sends 14 accused in clashes to custody
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence case: Delhi court sends 14 accused in clashes to custody

Firstpost  

This is the first communal flare-up in the national capital since the February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi which had left over 50 dead and scores injured New Delhi: A Delhi court on Sunday sent two men, including a 21-year-old who allegedly fired a bullet that hit a sub-inspector in the violence during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in the city’s …

Delhi clash: Act without delay
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi clash: Act without delay

Hindustan Times  

The northwest fringes of the national Capital were roiled by communal violence on Saturday evening, leaving at least seven people with injuries, six of them policemen. The violence, which broke out in the aftermath of a Hindu religious procession passing through the area, brought back disturbing memories of the 2020 Delhi riots that left 53 people dead and hundreds wounded. …

Minors, kids involved in Jahangirpuri violence? Child rights body NCPCR takes note of viral videos
2 years, 8 months ago

Minors, kids involved in Jahangirpuri violence? Child rights body NCPCR takes note of viral videos

Hindustan Times  

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights on Sunday took note of the alleged involvement of minors and children in communal violence in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri a day ago, adding that necessary action is being taken in this regard. We are taking necessary action in this matter,” tweeted Priyank Kanoongo, who heads the child rights body. Rapid Action Force …

‘Report suspicious activities’: Delhi Police's appeal to people after Jahangirpuri violence
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Report suspicious activities’: Delhi Police's appeal to people after Jahangirpuri violence

Hindustan Times  

A day after northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri witnessed communal violence during a Hanuman Jayanti procession, the Delhi Police on Sunday urged people to be vigilant about any suspicious activity that they see in their area. We’ve arrested 14 people, seven cases have been filed, and weapons recovered, Dependra Pathak, Special CP said, according to news agency ANI. New Delhi: View of …

14 arrested after communal violence in Indian capital
2 years, 8 months ago

14 arrested after communal violence in Indian capital

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Police in India’s capital have arrested 14 people after communal violence broke out during a Hindu religious procession, leaving several injured, local media reported Sunday. Authorities say Hindu and Muslim groups in Jahangirpuri, a neighborhood in northwest New Delhi, threw stones at each other during a religious procession celebrating the birth of the Hindu god Hanuman on …

Delhi Police: Attempt made to create communal tension in Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Police: Attempt made to create communal tension in Jahangirpuri

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After 14 people were arrested in the Jahangirpuri violence case, Delhi police on Sunday said that there was an attempt to create communal tension by stone-pelting on Hanuman Jayanti, claimed the FIR copy of the incident filed by Inspector Rajeev Ranjan. On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, there was an attempt to create communal tension by stone-pelting," as …

Jahangirpuri violence: 14 arrested after Muslim mob attacks Hanuman Jayanti shobha yatra, here is what FIR states
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: 14 arrested after Muslim mob attacks Hanuman Jayanti shobha yatra, here is what FIR states

Op India  

The Delhi Police has registered FIR in yesterday’s incident of stone-pelting and attack on the Hanuman Jayanti shobha yatra was moving through the C block of Jahangirpuri in Delhi. Heavy security deployment in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area where a clash broke out yesterday during a religious procession pic.twitter.com/TFkApvrNj3 — ANI April 17, 2022 Hans Raj Hans, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP …

14 arrested, nine injured after violence in Delhi's Jahangirpuri
2 years, 8 months ago

14 arrested, nine injured after violence in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Hindustan Times  

Fourteen people have been arrested so far in connection with violence in Delhi's Jahangirpuri area on Saturday evening, according to a senior police officer. Deputy commissioner of Delhi Police Usha Rangnani first said nine people were arrested and nine others injured in clashes between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession. New Delhi: Security personnel stand guard after clashes broke …

The roots of the Jahangirpuri violence: A quick look at what led to violent clashes in north west Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

The roots of the Jahangirpuri violence: A quick look at what led to violent clashes in north west Delhi

India TV News  

Jahangirpuri violence: A day after violence broke out between two groups in Delhi's Jahangirpuri, nine people have been held so far. The clashes were first reported in Block B and C area near Kushal cinema at around 5 to 5:30 p.m. Several teams of the Delhi Police are investigating as to how the violence erupted. Severe clashes between two communities …

Jahangirpuri clash: Women, children pelted stones from rooftops, says injured cop | India TV Exclusive
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri clash: Women, children pelted stones from rooftops, says injured cop | India TV Exclusive

India TV News  

Highlights Medha Lal sustained bullet injuries during violence in Jahangirpuri Delhi Police SI said that during the violence, people were present in thousands Lal added, "the clashes erupted during the third procession" Injured Delhi Police SI Exclusive Interview: Sub Inspector Medhalal, who sustained a bullet injury in the clashes in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri, on Sunday said miscreants started pelting stones …

Revealed: Connecting the dots between Jahangirpuri violence and 2020 Delhi riots
2 years, 8 months ago

Revealed: Connecting the dots between Jahangirpuri violence and 2020 Delhi riots

India TV News  

Highlights Special Cell likely to take over Jahangirpuri case C Block Kushal Chowk had a connection with the 2020 North-East riots of Delhi The protests against CAA/NRC had mainly illegal Bangladeshi women and children Jahangirpuri Violence: The Special Cell or the Crime Branch of Delhi Police is likely to take over the Jahangirpuri violence case in which eight police personnel …

"Continued Detention Not Required For Investigation": Delhi High Court Grants Bail To 8 Accused Of Vandalizing CM Arvind Kejriwal's Residence
2 years, 8 months ago

"Continued Detention Not Required For Investigation": Delhi High Court Grants Bail To 8 Accused Of Vandalizing CM Arvind Kejriwal's Residence

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to 8 men accused of vandalising Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence recently, observing that their continued detention in judicial custody was not required for proper investigation of the offences.Justice Asha Menon further noted that there was no possibility of the applicants tampering with the evidence or inducing or threatening. The Delhi …

Delhi riots case: Court rejects bail plea of Sharjeel Imam
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi riots case: Court rejects bail plea of Sharjeel Imam

India Today  

A Delhi court on Monday dismissed the bail plea filed by Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 North-east Delhi riots larger conspiracy case where he and several others have been accused under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act. The former JNU student has been accused of making inflammatory speeches against the government on the Citizenship Act and National Register of Citizens, particularly …

Delhi riots: Court dismisses bail plea of RJD's youth wing leader and Jamia student Meeran Haider
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi riots: Court dismisses bail plea of RJD's youth wing leader and Jamia student Meeran Haider

Firstpost  

New Delhi: A court here on Tuesday dismissed the bail plea of Rashtriya Janata Dal’s youth wing leader and Jamia Millia Islamia student Meeran Haider in a case of alleged criminal conspiracy related to the Delhi Riots in 2020. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat passed the order in the case lodged by the Special Cell of Delhi Police under various …

Delhi riots case: Delhi court denies bail plea of Jamia student Meeran Haider
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi riots case: Delhi court denies bail plea of Jamia student Meeran Haider

India Today  

A Delhi court on Tuesday denied the bail plea of Jamia Millia Islamia student Meeran Haider in an Unlawful Activities Act case related to the Delhi riots of 2020. Besides Meeran Haider, the Delhi Police Special Cell has chargesheeted Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, United Against Hate activist Khalid Saifi, former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, Pinjra …

Delhi Riots: Courts to Ensure Law Does Not Become Tool for Targeted Harassment, Says HC
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Riots: Courts to Ensure Law Does Not Become Tool for Targeted Harassment, Says HC

News 18  

It is the Constitutional duty of the court to ensure there is no "arbitrary deprivation of personal liberty in the face of excess of State power", the Delhi High Court has observed while granting bail to two accused in a case of murder of an elderly woman in connection with the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. While the high court granted …

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 Court Grants Bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia Violence Case
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Court Grants Bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia Violence Case

News 18  

A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Jawaharlal Nehru University student Sharjeel Imam in a case related to alleged violence at Jamia Millia Islamia University in December 2019. The FIR under which he is an accused involves offences such as rioting, conspiracy, attempt to commit culpable homicide, voluntarily obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions, and assault under …

Delhi High Court Closes Devangana Kalita's Plea Seeking Copies Of Video Footage In Riots Case
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Closes Devangana Kalita's Plea Seeking Copies Of Video Footage In Riots Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has disposed of the plea moved by Pinjra Tod activist, Devangana Kalita, seeking copies of the video footage pertaining to violence during an anti-CAA protest at Jafrabad on February 23 last year. She is a accused in the case.Justice Subramonium Prasad however said that it will be open for the Magistrate to consider Kalita's application afresh …

Delhi Riots- "CCTV Footage In Itself Not Sufficient To Prolong Incarceration": Delhi HC Grants Bail To Man In Jail For 17 Months
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Riots- "CCTV Footage In Itself Not Sufficient To Prolong Incarceration": Delhi HC Grants Bail To Man In Jail For 17 Months

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today granted bail to a man in the Head Constable Ratan Lal Murder Case underscoring that he had been in jail for 17 months and that it is against the principles enshrined in the Constitution to allow an accused to remain languishing behind bars during the pendency of the trial.The Bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad granted …

Delhi riots: Police to file separate chargesheets after court questions over wrongly-clubbed FIRs
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi riots: Police to file separate chargesheets after court questions over wrongly-clubbed FIRs

India Today  

Police will be filing separate chargesheets in the incidents related to the 2020 Delhi communal riots after a court objected to wrongly-clubbed FIRs based on multiple complaints in the matter. Earlier, Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav had asked the police why five incidents of alleged rioting, theft, and arson which took place in three different blocks - C, D, and …

'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 …

Delhi HC grants bail to 5 in riots case, says law not for targeted harassment
3 years, 4 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: Investigation standard 'very poor' in large number of cases, says court
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi riots: Investigation standard 'very poor' in large number of cases, says court

India Today  

A Delhi court has said that the standard of investigation in a large number of 2020 northeast riots cases is “very poor” and sought the intervention of the Delhi Police Commissioner. Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav made the observations while framing charges against one Ashraf Ali for allegedly attacking police officials with acid, glass bottles and bricks during the communal …

Delhi riots: Crime branch identifies 3 cops who forced injured men to recite national anthem during clashes
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi riots: Crime branch identifies 3 cops who forced injured men to recite national anthem during clashes

India Today  

The special investigation team of the Delhi Police Crime Branch has identified three policemen who allegedly forced injured men to recite the national anthem during the northeast Delhi riots in February last year. Delhi Police had registered a case following the death of one of the victims, named Faizan, three days after the incident. The SIT also interrogated a jawan …

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