Delhi Riots: Justice Anup Bhambhani Recuses From Hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Zee News
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi Riots: Justice Anup Bhambhani Recuses From Hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Zee News

Live Law  

Delhi High Court judge Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, has recused from hearing 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.In an order passed on April 12, the judge recused from the matter in the “larger interests of the overall credibility of the justice system.”Justice. Delhi High Court judge Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, has recused from hearing 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. In an order passed on April 12, the judge recused from the matter in the “larger interests of the overall credibility of the justice system.” Justice Bhambhani had earlier hinted at his recusal after News Broadcasters & Digital Association and News Broadcasters Federation filed intervention applications as they apprehended that a decision in the case may lead to registration of FIR against journalists and also have an impact on the question of disclosure of sources. Justice Bhambhani further observed that even deciding the intervention applications, whether one way or the other, “must be informed by the same overarching principle.” The matter will now be listed before another bench on April 19, subject to orders of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma.

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Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Moves Interim Bail Plea Before High Court To Participate In Upcoming Assembly Polls
16 hours, 50 minutes ago

Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Moves Interim Bail Plea Before High Court To Participate In Upcoming Assembly Polls

Live Law  

Former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain on Friday moved the Delhi High Court seeking interim bail in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case in order to participate in the upcoming Assembly polls from Mustafabad constituency as a member of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party. The interim bail plea has been moved in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau staffer …

Delhi HC asks police to reply to Tahir Hussain’s bail plea in IB staffer Ankit Sharma murder case
2 weeks, 3 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 UAPA Case: High Court To Hear Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam On January 07
3 weeks ago

Delhi Riots UAPA Case: High Court To Hear Bail Pleas Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam On January 07

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court will hear on January 07, 2025, the bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other accused persons in connection with the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Recently, Umar Khalid's counsel, seeking bail, submitted before the division bench said as to how he was made an accused …

Delhi riots case: court asks police to reply to Khalid’s bail plea by August 29
5 months, 2 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 Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Asks Police To Clarify If Probe Is Complete Or More Chargesheets Will Be Filed
10 months, 1 week 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 Riots: Court Deprecates 'Wild Allegations' Made By Lawyer Mehmood Pracha Against SPP Amit Prasad Based On 'Private Investigation'
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Riots: Court Deprecates 'Wild Allegations' Made By Lawyer Mehmood Pracha Against SPP Amit Prasad Based On 'Private Investigation'

Live Law  

A Delhi Court recently deprecated wild and unsubstantiated allegations made by Advocate Mehmood Pracha, who represents one of the accused in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, based on a private investigation against Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad that he took money in cash from the Delhi Police.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat said that he does not want to meddle …

2020 anti-Hindu Delhi riots: Court grants bail to Tahir Hussain, to remain in jail in other cases
1 year, 3 months ago

2020 anti-Hindu Delhi riots: Court grants bail to Tahir Hussain, to remain in jail in other cases

Op India  

On Saturday, September 2, former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain was granted bail in one of the cases filed against him pertaining to the 2020 anti-Hindu Delhi riots. Delhi Court grants bail to former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain in a Delhi riots case He was recently granted bail by Delhi High Court in five riots cases.#DelhiRiots #TahirHussain …

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 …

Tahir Hussain gets bail in another north-east Delhi riots case
1 year, 4 months ago

Tahir Hussain gets bail in another north-east Delhi riots case

The Hindu  

: A court here has granted bail to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain in a case pertaining to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. However, the former AAP councillor will continue to remain in jail as he is accused in other cases related to the riots, including one lodged under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Act. He noted that …

Delhi Riots: High Court To Hear Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Media Leak On August 02
1 year, 8 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 …

Another HC judge recuses from hearing Tanha’s plea against ‘disclosure statement leak’
1 year, 8 months ago

Another HC judge recuses from hearing Tanha’s plea against ‘disclosure statement leak’

The Hindu  

Justice Amit Sharma of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday recused from hearing a petition by Asif Iqbal Tanha, an accused in the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, against the alleged leak of his “disclosure statement” to the media. On Wednesday, Justice Sharma said, “List before another Bench subject to the orders of the Chief Justice on April 24.” The case …

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 Riots: Another High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Zee News
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi Riots: Another High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Zee News

Live Law  

After Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani, another judge of the Delhi High Court has recused from hearing 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 Amit Sharma today recused himself from hearing the matter and listed it for hearing on April 24, subject …

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, 9 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 …

Recusal Should Not Come So Easy But Question Is Of Perception Of Bias, Judge's 'Comfort' Level: Justice Bhambhani In Case Against Zee News
1 year, 9 months ago

Recusal Should Not Come So Easy But Question Is Of Perception Of Bias, Judge's 'Comfort' Level: Justice Bhambhani In Case Against Zee News

Live Law  

Delhi High Court judge Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani on Tuesday said that recusal of a judge in a matter should not come easy but the judge's "comfort level" is also a consideration when it comes to deciding the question. The question of Justice Bhambhani's possible recusal in the matter has arisen because of the applications filed by News Broadcasters & …

Delhi High Court Judge Hints At Recusal In Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Media After NBDA Seeks Impleadment
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Judge Hints At Recusal In Asif Iqbal Tanha’s Case Against Media After NBDA Seeks Impleadment

Live Law  

Delhi High Court judge, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani on Friday hinted at his recusal from hearing Asif Iqbal Tanha's plea against leak of his alleged confession statement to media in the larger conspiracy of 2020 North East Delhi riots, after News Broadcasters & Digital Association filed an application seeking impleadment in the matter. As the proxy counsel appearing for NBDA …

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. …

BREAKING - Delhi Court Discharges Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha In 2019 Jamia Violence Case
1 year, 11 months ago

BREAKING - Delhi Court Discharges Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha In 2019 Jamia Violence Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Saturday discharged Sharjeel Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha in a case connected to the incidents of violence at Jamia Milia Islamia University in December, 2019.Additional Sessions Judge Arul Verma passed the order. A Delhi Court on Saturday discharged Sharjeel Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha in a case connected to the incidents of violence at Jamia Milia …

BREAKING - Delhi Court Discharges Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha In 2019 Jamia Violence Case
1 year, 11 months ago

BREAKING - Delhi Court Discharges Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha In 2019 Jamia Violence Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Saturday discharged Sharjeel Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha in a case connected to the incidents of violence at Jamia Milia Islamia University in December, 2019.Additional Sessions Judge Arul Verma passed the order. A Delhi Court on Saturday discharged Sharjeel Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha in a case connected to the incidents of violence at Jamia Milia …

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, …

Court Charges Tahir Hussain For Attempt To Murder, Criminal Conspiracy During 2020 Delhi Riots
2 years, 2 months ago

Court Charges Tahir Hussain For Attempt To Murder, Criminal Conspiracy During 2020 Delhi Riots

ABP News  

A Delhi court on Saturday framed charges against former AAP leader Tahir Hussain for attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy in a case related to the 2020 riots in northeast Delhi. "I find all accused persons liable to be tried for the offences punishable under sections 307, read with 120 B and 149 of the Indian Penal Code," Additional Sessions …

Conspiracy Allegation Used To Fill Gaps, Speeches Given A Criminal Colour : Gautam Bhatia On Umar Khalid, Jyoti Jagtap Bail Orders
2 years, 2 months ago

Conspiracy Allegation Used To Fill Gaps, Speeches Given A Criminal Colour : Gautam Bhatia On Umar Khalid, Jyoti Jagtap Bail Orders

Live Law  

People's Union for Civil Liberties hosted an online event to discuss three recent judgements pertaining to civil liberties. The judgements included Bombay High Court's denial of bail to Jyoti Jagtap, Supreme Court's stay on the acquittal of Dr G.N. The discussion was commenced by constitutional law scholar Advocate Gautam Bhatia who highlighted how the Court took innocuous statements to have …

Delhi Riots: High Court Refuses To Stay Criminal Proceedings Against Tahir Hussain Over Registration Of Multiple FIRs
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Riots: High Court Refuses To Stay Criminal Proceedings Against Tahir Hussain Over Registration Of Multiple FIRs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has refused to stay criminal proceedings against former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain in the three FIRs registered against him in connection with 2020 riots. The development came after Tahir Hussain moved High Court seeking quashing of three FIRs registered against him i.e. In alternative, Hussain has prayed that the investigation in the three FIRs …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Grants One Week For Filing Relevant Documents, Adjourns Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam's Bail Pleas
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: High Court Grants One Week For Filing Relevant Documents, Adjourns Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam's Bail Pleas

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday once again adjourned hearing in the appeals filed by student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam challenging the Trial Court's orders refusing them bail in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.A division bench comprising of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar will now be hearing bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam …

Delhi riots | Umar Khalid’s bail plea rejected
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi riots | Umar Khalid’s bail plea rejected

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed former JNU student leader Umar Khalid bail plea in connection with the Northeast Delhi riots UAPA larger conspiracy case. The order was passed by Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat after he deferred the order on Mr. Khalid’s bail plea thrice previously due to late submission of written arguments from both defense counsel and the …

Delhi riots: Witness statements fabricated, prosecution should be ashamed, says Umar Khalid
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi riots: Witness statements fabricated, prosecution should be ashamed, says Umar Khalid

India Today  

Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid on Thursday told a Delhi court that witness statements recorded by the police in the riots conspiracy case were "fabricated". Arguing his bail plea before Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat, senior advocate Trideep Pais, representing Khalid, said that the witness statements were "inconsistent with each other, and will not stand the test of law." …

Delhi Riots: High Court Issues Notice On Bail Plea Filed By Man Who Spent Over 600 Days In Custody In Ankit Sharma Murder Case
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Riots: High Court Issues Notice On Bail Plea Filed By Man Who Spent Over 600 Days In Custody In Ankit Sharma Murder Case

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a plea filed by an accused namely Shoaib Alam, who has spent over 600 days in judicial custody, in connection with the Ankit Sharma murder case that occurred during the North East Delhi riots. Justice Subramonium Prasad, who sought response of the State in the bail plea, posted the matter for further …

Delhi Riots: Court Grants Bail To Man Already Released In Similar FIRs; Says His Right To Defend Himself Shall Get Prejudiced If Bail Not Granted
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Riots: Court Grants Bail To Man Already Released In Similar FIRs; Says His Right To Defend Himself Shall Get Prejudiced If Bail Not Granted

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has granted bail to one Tinku in a case concerning North East Delhi riots after taking note of the fact that he has already been released and enlarged on bail in five similar FIRs relating to incidents of rioting around the same locality.Observing that his right to defend himself shall get prejudiced if not enlarged on bail, …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Adjourns Hearing In Umar Khalid's Bail Plea To September 23
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Adjourns Hearing In Umar Khalid's Bail Plea To September 23

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Wednesday adjourned to September 23 hearing in the bail application filed by student-activist Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case involving charges under IPC and UAPA. Delete Delhi Court adjourns hearing in Umar Khalid's bail plea to September 23 as the judge was on leave in the post lunch session.#UmarKhalid #DelhiRiots #UAPA https://t.co/nhWDHZVtgz— Live. …

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: High Court To Hear Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Pleas On October 1
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Riots: High Court To Hear Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Pleas On October 1

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court will hear on October 1 the bail applications filed by former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain in the multiple FIRs registered against him in connection with northeast Delhi riots cases.Justice Yogesh Khanna adjourned the matter after Advocate Rizwan, appearing for Hussain, apprised the Court that the status report filed by the Prosecution in the matter …

Could Not Establish How Riots Case Investigation Details Were Leaked To Media : Delhi Police Tells High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Could Not Establish How Riots Case Investigation Details Were Leaked To Media : Delhi Police Tells High Court

Live Law  

In a development with regards to student activist Asif Iqbal Tanha's plea regarding the leakage of his alleged confessional statement to media in connection with Delhi Riots case, the Delhi Police has informed High Court that during enquiry, the Enquiry Officer could not establish the officers or office from where the investigation details were allegedly shared with media.It has also. …

Delhi High Court To Hear Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Fresh Bail Plea In Delhi Riots Case On August 6
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court To Hear Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Fresh Bail Plea In Delhi Riots Case On August 6

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday listed a fresh bail petition filed by Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in connection with a Delhi Riots case before another bench in view of other similar pending bail pleas filed by him.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar tagged the bail plea with other pending bail petitions filed by Tahir Hussain …

Delhi Riots: High Court Issues Notice On Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Plea; Hearing On August 6
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Riots: High Court Issues Notice On Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Plea; Hearing On August 6

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on another bail petition filed by Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in connection with a Delhi Riots case. Justice Mukta Gupta has ordered for filing of a status report in the matter, while directing that the case be presented before Justice Yogesh Khanna who is already seized of other pending bail petitions …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Delhi Court Adjourns Hearing In Umar Khalid's Bail Plea To August 7
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Delhi Court Adjourns Hearing In Umar Khalid's Bail Plea To August 7

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Tuesday adjourned to August 7 hearing in bail application moved by Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case involving offences under UAPA and the Indian Penal Code. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat adjourned the hearing at the request of Senior Advocate Trideep Pais appearing on behalf of Umar Khalid for the reason …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Delhi Court To Hear Umar Khalid's Bail Plea On July 27
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Delhi Court To Hear Umar Khalid's Bail Plea On July 27

Live Law  

A Delhi Court will hear on July 27 the bail application moved by Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case involving charges under UAPA and the Indian Penal Code. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat also directed that a reply on the bail application is to be given one day in advance to Khalid's counsel before the …

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court To Hear Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Pleas On August 6
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court To Hear Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain's Bail Pleas On August 6

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court will be hearing on August 6 the bail pleas filed by former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain in the two FIRs registered against him in connection with the northeast Delhi riots case.A single judge bench comprising of Justice Yogesh Khanna issued notice in the bail application and had sought Delhi Police's status report to be …

Calcutta HC Judge Recuses From Hearing Mamata’s Nandigram Recount Case, Slaps Rs 5 Lakh Fine
3 years, 6 months ago

Calcutta HC Judge Recuses From Hearing Mamata’s Nandigram Recount Case, Slaps Rs 5 Lakh Fine

News 18  

Justice Kaushik Chanda of Calcutta High Court on Wednesday recused from hearing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s case in which she challenged the result of Nandigram constituency during the recently help assembly elections. On June 24, the Trinamool Congress chief had filed a plea, seeking the recusal of Justice Kaushik Chanda “in order to avoid any prejudice during hearing …

Delhi Court Seeks Fresh Verification Report On Asif Iqbal Tanha's Application To Reside In Delhi
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Court Seeks Fresh Verification Report On Asif Iqbal Tanha's Application To Reside In Delhi

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Wednesday sought fresh verification report on an application filed on behalf of student activist Asif Iqbal Tanha stating that he is ordinarily going to reside at a new address in Delhi's Jamia Nagar, pursuant to his release.Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat had sought the report from the Investigating Officer for the aforesaid address on July 15, …

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Custody Bail To Asif Iqbal Tanha For Preparation And Writing Final Year BA Programme
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi High Court Grants Interim Custody Bail To Asif Iqbal Tanha For Preparation And Writing Final Year BA Programme

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has granted interim custody bail to Asif Iqbal Tanha, facing trial in the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case, enabling him to sit for his three backlog examinations to complete his BA Programme.A division bench comprising of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Anup J. Bhambhani granted 14 days interim custody bail to Tanha subject to the conditions …

Delhi riots: Court grants bail to man for 'humongous delay' in witness statement
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi riots: Court grants bail to man for 'humongous delay' in witness statement

India TV News  

A court here has granted bail to an accused in two cases pertaining to the north-east Delhi riots in February last year, noting that the police recorded the statement of public witnesses and recovered the weapon after a "humongous delay" with no plausible explanation. Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav granted bail to 30-year-old Deepak Kumar on furnishing a personal bond …

Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case : High Court Calls For Unredacted Statements Of Protected Witnesses In Sealed Cover
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case : High Court Calls For Unredacted Statements Of Protected Witnesses In Sealed Cover

Live Law  

Hearing an application by the Delhi Police for the unredacted statements of protected witnesses in the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case, the Delhi High Court today directed the concerned trial court to send the statements to it in a sealed cover on or before Apr 14. The application was put in the case where Jamia Milia Islamia student Asif Iqbal …

Delhi Riots- Delhi High Court Reserves Order In Asif Iqbal Tanha's Appeal Against Rejection Of His Bail
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Riots- Delhi High Court Reserves Order In Asif Iqbal Tanha's Appeal Against Rejection Of His Bail

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved orders in Jamia Millia Islamia student, Asif Iqbal Tanha's appeal against the rejection of his bail in connection with a case related to larger conspiracy in Delhi Riots that broke out last year. Advocate Siddharth Agarwal appeared on behalf of the accused, Tanha whereas Aman Lekhi appeared on behalf of the State authorities …

Grossly Unfair To Report Exact Contents Of Chargesheet Before Cognizance & Providing Copies To Accused : Delhi Court In Riots Conspiracy Case
3 years, 10 months ago

Grossly Unfair To Report Exact Contents Of Chargesheet Before Cognizance & Providing Copies To Accused : Delhi Court In Riots Conspiracy Case

Live Law  

In a significant order, a Sessions Court in Delhi observed on Tuesday that it is "grossly and unjustified" on the part of the media to report the exact contents of the chargesheet when the Court is yet to take cognizance on it and the accused persons have not been provided its copies.While reporting generally on the chargesheet is acceptable, reproducing …

Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of Offences Of Sedition, Promoting Enmity Between Groups Against 18 Accused In Riots Conspiracy Case
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Court Takes Cognizance Of Offences Of Sedition, Promoting Enmity Between Groups Against 18 Accused In Riots Conspiracy Case

Live Law  

A sessions court in Delhi on Tuesday took cognizance of the offences of sedition and promotion of enmity between groups against all 18 accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, who are already booked under the UAPA.The Court took cognizance of these additional offences on the basis of sanction received under Section 196 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.The. A …

Delhi Riots- "Humongous Delay In Recording Eye Witnesses Accounts": Delhi Court Grants Bail To Murder Accused
3 years, 11 months ago

Delhi Riots- "Humongous Delay In Recording Eye Witnesses Accounts": Delhi Court Grants Bail To Murder Accused

Live Law  

While underlining that the statement of the eye witness was recorded after "a humungous delay of about 83 days" and that the prosecution "has not been able to accord any cogent explanation for such a huge delay", the Karkardooma Court on Wednesday granted Bail to a Man in a Murder Case. Arguments put forth by Bail Applicant He argued before …

Delhi Riots: Court Grants Bail to Accused in Vandalism and Arson Case
4 years ago

Delhi Riots: Court Grants Bail to Accused in Vandalism and Arson Case

News 18  

A Delhi court Friday granted bail to a man in a north east Delhi riots case, saying he was arrested 55 days after the incident, though he was already in jail in another riots case. Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav granted bail to Rashid on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 20,000 with one surety of like amount in a …

Delhi Riots-Merely Because He Is Tahir Hussain's Brother, He Can't Be Jailed For Infinity: Delhi Court Grants Bail To Shah Alam
4 years ago

Delhi Riots-Merely Because He Is Tahir Hussain's Brother, He Can't Be Jailed For Infinity: Delhi Court Grants Bail To Shah Alam

Live Law  

While questioning the credibility of the witness in the case, the Karkardooma Court on Wednesday granted bail to Shah Alam, the younger brother of former Aam Aadmi Party councillor and Prime Accused in the NE Delhi Riots Case, Tahir Hussain, in one of the cases related to the riots. Importantly, the Court said, "The prosecution has not been able to …

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