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 Police Station. Noting, "prima facie, there are grounds for presuming that accused persons have committed offences", the court charged them under various sections of IPC including Section 307, Section 147, Section 148. Ishrat Jahan, Khalid and Sabu Ansari were apprehended by the police, the cops claimed, saying others were later arrested and identified by the witnesses.

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Truth about murder of Muslim man ‘Babbu’ during Delhi Riots: Victim a rioter, acquitted Muslims not ‘innocent’, being tried separately for targeting Hindus – what Court said
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Truth about murder of Muslim man ‘Babbu’ during Delhi Riots: Victim a rioter, acquitted Muslims not ‘innocent’, being tried separately for targeting Hindus – what Court said

Op India  

On the 18th of March 2025, the Karkardooma Court pronounced their judgement on the murder of a Muslim man called Babbu, during the Delhi anti-Hindu Riots. pic.twitter.com/xw8yyUFi8d — Live Law March 19, 2025 In the thread, they mentioned the portions of the judgement which acquitted the Muslims and ordered the framing of charges against the Hindus without mentioning that the …

Delhi Riots: Court Frames Charges Against Eight For Murder Of Auto Driver, Discharges 11
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Delhi Riots: Court Frames Charges Against Eight For Murder Of Auto Driver, Discharges 11

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has discharged 11 men forming part of a mob of Muslim community in the murder case of one Babbu, an auto driver during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots and framed charges against 8 men who formed part of a mob of Hindu community. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of Karkardooma Courts observed that the mob of the …

Delhi Riots: Court Grants 15 Days Interim Bail To Shahrukh Pathan Who Pointed Gun At Cop
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Delhi Riots: Court Grants 15 Days Interim Bail To Shahrukh Pathan Who Pointed Gun At Cop

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has granted 15 days of interim bail to Shahrukh Pathan, the man who pointed a gun at a policeman during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts granted relief to Pathan for taking care of his ailing father and arranging funds for the family. A Delhi Court has granted 15 days of …

Delhi Riots Accused Shahrukh Pathan, Who Pointed Gun At Cop, Gets 15-Day Bail For This Reason
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Delhi Riots Accused Shahrukh Pathan, Who Pointed Gun At Cop, Gets 15-Day Bail For This Reason

ABP News  

New Delhi, Mar 7 Shahrukh Pathan, who hogged media spotlight as he pointed a pistol at a policeman and threatened to kill him during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, was granted 15 days' interim bail on Friday to attend to his ailing father. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai was hearing Pathan's plea seeking interim bail on the ground that his …

Well Planned Conspiracy To Frame BJP Minister Kapil Mishra In 2020 Riots: Delhi Police To Court While Opposing Plea Seeking FIR Against Him
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Well Planned Conspiracy To Frame BJP Minister Kapil Mishra In 2020 Riots: Delhi Police To Court While Opposing Plea Seeking FIR Against Him

Live Law  

The Delhi Police has opposed before a Delhi Court a plea seeking registration of FIR against BJP leader and Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra over her alleged involvement in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The Delhi Police has submitted that the BJP leader is being framed in the matter and had no role to play in the 2020 riots. In October …

‘Conspiracy against Kapil Mishra’: Delhi Police oppose 2020 riots plea
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‘Conspiracy against Kapil Mishra’: Delhi Police oppose 2020 riots plea

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police on Thursday opposed a plea in a city court that demanded the registration of a first information report against state law minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kapil Mishra over his alleged involvement in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The application, filed in August 2024 by Yamuna Vihar resident Mohammad Ilyas, sought an FIR against Mishra, the …

Cases filed against leaders of Hindu Munnani, Hindu Makkal Katchi in Coimbatore
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Cases filed against leaders of Hindu Munnani, Hindu Makkal Katchi in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

Puram police have registered a case against Hindu Munnani State president Kadeshwara Subramaniam and ten others, under BNS Sections 192 and 196 for having organised a public meeting without permission on February 14, marking the anniversary of the 1998 serial bomb blasts in Coimbatore. According to the complaint lodged by Sub-Inspector of B2 Law and Order Police Station, the Hindu …

Delhi riots 2020: Court asks DCP to apprise investigating officers of earlier office order
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi riots 2020: Court asks DCP to apprise investigating officers of earlier office order

The Hindu  

A court in Delhi has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police concerned to apprise all investigating officers of the 2020 Delhi riots cases of an earlier office order which directed them to remain present before the judge at the stage of arguments and submissions on charges. In the last hearing on December 17 last year, the court noted that the …

1984 Anti Sikh Riots: Delhi Court Convicts Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar In Murder Case
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1984 Anti Sikh Riots: Delhi Court Convicts Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar In Murder Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in connection with murder of a man and his son residing in West Delhi area during the 1984 Anti Sikh riots. Further investigation in the matter revealed that the victims, sister­-in­-law of the complainant along with both the deceased were present at the house when a violent mob consisting …

Delhi north-east riots: Police either failed to inquire Kapil Mishra or tried to cover him up, says Court
1 month, 3 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
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1 month, 3 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, 3 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 …

High court sends notice to Centre, CBFC on Delhi riots movie
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High court sends notice to Centre, CBFC on Delhi riots movie

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Thursday issued notice to the Central Board of Film Certification and the Centre, in pleas seeking directions to CBFC and the ministry of information and broadcasting to defer the release of “Delhi-2020”, a movie based on the riots that roiled the national capital in February 2020, till the conclusion of the trial in the larger …

Delhi Riots Accused Tahir Hussain Starts Poll Campaign In Mustafabad Day After SC Grants Him Bail
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Riots Accused Tahir Hussain Starts Poll Campaign In Mustafabad Day After SC Grants Him Bail

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 29 Former AAP councillor and 2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain launched his election campaign in Mustafabad here on Wednesday under police custody, a day after the Supreme Court granted him six-day custody parole. Contesting the upcoming Delhi assembly polls on an AIMIM ticket, Hussain stepped out of Tihar Jail at 6 am and reached his election …

SC grants custody parole to Tahir Hussain for Delhi Assembly polls
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SC grants custody parole to Tahir Hussain for Delhi Assembly polls

Deccan Chronicle  

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has granted custody parole to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain, who is currently facing charges in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. Hussain, who has been in judicial custody, was allowed parole to campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. The Supreme Court's decision has sparked mixed reactions, with …

2020 Delhi Riots Accused, AIMIM Candidate Tahir Hussain Gets Custody Parole To Campaign In Delhi Polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

2020 Delhi Riots Accused, AIMIM Candidate Tahir Hussain Gets Custody Parole To Campaign In Delhi Polls

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted custody parole to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor and February 2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain, who is contesting the Delhi Assembly elections on an All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen ticket, to campaign. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol, and Sandeep Mehta allowed Hussain’s plea, permitting him to campaign under police custody …

Jailed Activists Run for Delhi Assembly from Prison
2 months ago

Jailed Activists Run for Delhi Assembly from Prison

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 27, 2025 20:59 IST - 5 MINS READ “Bolega Okhla, jeetega insaf” chants Nooreen Fatima, leading an emotionally charged campaign in Okhla, Delhi, where the Assembly election is round the corner. Gul Bano, an elderly resident of Okhla’s Shaheen Bagh and a participant in the anti-CAA protests, said, “He is one of us, someone who stood up …

‘Why was bail denied in one case when it’s granted in 9 similar cases?’ SC asks police over Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain’s imprisonment
2 months ago

‘Why was bail denied in one case when it’s granted in 9 similar cases?’ SC asks police over Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain’s imprisonment

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Delhi Police on why former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain was denied bail in one Delhi riots case despite being granted bail in nine similar cases. On 14th January, the Delhi Police opposed the interim bail plea of Tahir Hussain, former Aam Aadmi Party councillor and key accused in the anti-Hindu Delhi riots of …

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain files nomination from Mustafabad, returns to Tihar
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain files nomination from Mustafabad, returns to Tihar

The Hindu  

Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain filed his nomination papers from the Mustafabad constituency on Thursday and returned to Tihar Jail, officials said. The former Aam Aadmi Party councillor is the candidate of Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen from Mustafabad for the February 5 assembly polls. Mr. Hussain filed his nomination and returned to custody at 2:16 PM after leaving …

After Tahir Hussain, another Delhi riots accused given ticket by AIMIM, Shifa-ur-Rehman files nomination under police protection
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2 months, 1 week ago

After Tahir Hussain, another Delhi riots accused given ticket by AIMIM, Shifa-ur-Rehman files nomination under police protection

Op India  

Delhi riots accused and president of Alumni Association of Jamia Alumni Islamia, Shifa-ur-Rehman was taken amid tight security to file his nomination for the Okhla Assembly constituency on Thursday. Delhi: Shifa-ur-Rehman, accused in the Delhi riots case and currently imprisoned, was escorted under tight security to file his nomination for the Okhla Assembly constituency as the AIMIM candidate pic.twitter.com/imnPhoyeH0 — …

Court sends notice to Delhi CM Atishi, MP Sanjay Singh in defamation case
2 months, 1 week ago

Court sends notice to Delhi CM Atishi, MP Sanjay Singh in defamation case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Thursday issued notice to Chief Minister Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh on a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh put his mobile on speaker mode to give proof of voter deletion in New Delhi District during a Press Conference with Chief Minister Atishi and senior …

Anti-Hindu Delhi Riots: Delhi HC grants custody parole to Tahir Hussain to file nomination as AIMIM candidate
2 months, 1 week ago

Anti-Hindu Delhi Riots: Delhi HC grants custody parole to Tahir Hussain to file nomination as AIMIM candidate

Op India  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday denied interim bail to Tahir Hussain, a former Aam Aadmi Party councillor, who stands accused of playing a pivotal role in the 2020 anti-Hindu riots in North East Delhi. However, the Court has granted Tahir Hussain custody parole to allow him to file his nomination papers and participate in campaigning for the upcoming Assembly …

2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain granted custody parole for poll nomination
2 months, 1 week ago

2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain granted custody parole for poll nomination

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted custody parole to Tahir Hussain, a former AAP councillor and AIMIM candidate, to allow him to file his nomination papers for the Mustafabad Assembly constituency in the upcoming Delhi elections. Hussain, a key accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, is currently in custody on multiple charges, including murder, rioting, and money laundering …

Delhi Riots: Hindu man acquitted after brother of Muslim man provided manipulated video to falsely implicate him
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Riots: Hindu man acquitted after brother of Muslim man provided manipulated video to falsely implicate him

Op India  

In a recent ruling, Delhi’s Karkardooma Court reprimanded the Delhi Police for clubbing six FIRs in a 2020 anti-Hindu Delhi Riots case and noted that the Investigating Officer “shrugged off” his duty to conduct a thorough investigation into the 6 FIRs. The case against Sandeep Bhati was registered at the Karawal Nagar Police Station based on the statement given by …

'Threat to society': Delhi Police opposes Tahir Hussain's plea for bail in Delhi anti-Hindu riots
2 months, 1 week ago

'Threat to society': Delhi Police opposes Tahir Hussain's plea for bail in Delhi anti-Hindu riots

Op India  

On 14th January, the Delhi Police opposed the interim bail plea of Tahir Hussain, former Aam Aadmi Party councillor and key accused in the anti-Hindu Delhi riots of 2020, in the Delhi High Court. Hussain has sought interim bail in the Ankit Sharma murder case to contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections as an AIMIM candidate. Strong opposition from Delhi …

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 …

Delhi riots 2020: Tahir Hussain can file nomination for Assembly polls from jail, says Delhi High Court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi riots 2020: Tahir Hussain can file nomination for Assembly polls from jail, says Delhi High Court

The Hindu  

“Former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain, accused in several cases arising out of Delhi riots in February 2020, can file his nomination papers from jail itself,” the Delhi High Court told on Monday Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, while responding on behalf of the police to Mr. Hussain's plea seeking interim bail in a riots-related murder case, said there …

Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Moves Interim Bail Plea Before High Court To Participate In Upcoming Assembly Polls
2 months, 2 weeks 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 court defers judgment on case linked to 1984 riots killings in Saraswati Vihar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi court defers judgment on case linked to 1984 riots killings in Saraswati Vihar

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court is likely to deliver on January 21 its verdict in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. The verdict in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot murder case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar is anticipated to be delivered by a Delhi court on January 21. The court had reserved the judgment after hearing …

2020 riots: Delhi HC to hear Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail pleas on January 7
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2020 riots: Delhi HC to hear Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail pleas on January 7

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court will on January 7 hear bail pleas of student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other accused in the UAPA case related to February, 2020 violence. Most accused persons, including Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Khalid Saifi, filed their bail applications in 2022 with different benches hearing the cases from time to time. Umar Khalid approached the …

Asaduddin Owaisi's party may field Delhi riots accused in Assembly elections
3 months ago

Asaduddin Owaisi's party may field Delhi riots accused in Assembly elections

India Today  

Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM is considering fielding jailed Shahrukh Pathan, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, as its candidate in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, party leaders said on Sunday. AIMIM's Delhi unit president Shoaib Jamei told PTI that the party is considering Pathan's name, but no decision has been made yet. AIMIM recently fielded Tahir Hussain, another …

2020 riots: Delhi HC seeks police response to Tahir Hussain’s petition for bail
3 months ago

2020 riots: Delhi HC seeks police response to Tahir Hussain’s petition for bail

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking bail in connection with the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Hussain’s bail was previously denied by a trial court in December, citing insufficient changes in circumstances. Hussain emphasised discrepancies in witness testimonies, noting that several public eyewitnesses failed …

Delhi HC asks police to reply to Tahir Hussain’s bail plea in IB staffer Ankit Sharma murder case
3 months 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 months, 1 week 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 …

Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police transfers Rahul Gandhi's case to Crime Branch
3 months, 1 week ago

Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police transfers Rahul Gandhi's case to Crime Branch

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police's Crime Branch will investigate the case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a scuffle on the Parliament premises, which left two BJP MPs injured a day earlier. On Thursday, an FIR was registered against Gandhi at Parliament Street Police following BJP's complaint, accusing him of physical assault and incitement after MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi …

2020 Delhi Riots Case | Umar Khalid Granted 7 Days Interim Bail: Why is the JNU Student Leader in Jail?
3 months, 1 week ago

2020 Delhi Riots Case | Umar Khalid Granted 7 Days Interim Bail: Why is the JNU Student Leader in Jail?

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 18, 2024 16:55 IST - 2 MINS READ A Delhi court on December 18 granted seven days interim bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid, accused in the conspiracy case connected to the February 2020 riots, to attend a family event. The trial court was addressing the second regular bail application filed on behalf of Umar Khalid, …

Deteriorating Law and Order in Delhi: AAP’s Sanjay Singh moves suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha
3 months, 1 week ago

Deteriorating Law and Order in Delhi: AAP’s Sanjay Singh moves suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Monday morning moved suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha, demanding a discussion on the law-and-order situation in Delhi. “The alleged attack on former Chief Minister of Delhi, Shri Arvind Kejriwal on November 30, 2024, has also raised serious questions on political and public safety,” Mr. Singh said. Meanwhile, Congress MP Vijay Vasanth …

2020 Delhi riots: Tahir Hussain files fresh bail plea, court sets hearing for December 19
3 months, 1 week ago

2020 Delhi riots: Tahir Hussain files fresh bail plea, court sets hearing for December 19

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain has filed a fresh bail application in a major conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. The Karkardooma Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police and scheduled a detailed hearing for December 19. In his latest bail plea, Hussain pointed out that his previous application was denied on March …

2020 Delhi riots: No call for violence, no connection with 'co-conspirators', Sharjeel Imam tells HC
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Message to tease Hindus’: BJP on AIMIM naming Delhi riots accused as assembly poll candidate
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Message to tease Hindus’: BJP on AIMIM naming Delhi riots accused as assembly poll candidate

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday hit out at the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen announced the candidature of 2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain for the upcoming assembly elections in the capital. Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain has joined the AIMIM "It’s a message to tease the Hindus," PTI quoted BJP MP Sambit Patra as saying. Tahir Hussain, former AAP councillor, …

Delhi Assembly elections: 2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain joins AIMIM, to contest from Mustafabad seat
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly elections: 2020 Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain joins AIMIM, to contest from Mustafabad seat

Op India  

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly election scheduled in February next year, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen led by Asaduddin Owaisi has fielded ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, accused in the larger conspiracy of the Delhi riots 2020 under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967. “MCD Councillor Tahir Hussain joined AIMIM & will be our candidate from Mustafabad Assembly Constituency in the upcoming …

Asaduddin Owaisi's party fields 2020 Delhi riots accused for Assembly polls
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Asaduddin Owaisi's party fields 2020 Delhi riots accused for Assembly polls

India Today  

Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen announced the candidature of expelled AAP councillor Tahir Hussain from the Mustafabad constituency in the upcoming Delhi elections. Owaisi confirmed the move, saying, "MCD Councillor Tahir Hussain joined AIMIM and will be our candidate from Mustafabad Assembly Constituency in the upcoming Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections. Owaisi should remember that if another riot happens in Delhi …

Delhi riots: Court convicts five for culpable homicide
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi riots: Court convicts five for culpable homicide

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has convicted five people for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in connection with the death of a 22-year-old man during the 2020 North East Delhi riots. Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala of the Karkardooma Court noted that the fatal head injuries sustained by Monish could not be directly attributed to any specific person. Case involved …

What is the basis of making me accused in riots case, Khalid asks in Delhi HC
3 months, 2 weeks ago

What is the basis of making me accused in riots case, Khalid asks in Delhi HC

The Hindu  

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student Umar Khalid on Friday asked the police, during a hearing in the Delhi High Court, the basis on which he had been named an accused in an Unlawful Activities Act case related to the “larger conspiracy” behind the February 2020 north-east Delhi riots. Senior advocate Trideep Pais, appearing for Mr. Khalid, argued that no criminality …

2020 Delhi riots: Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in head constable death case
4 months 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 …

Ex-AAP Councillor Denies Insurgency Charges, Says Protests Don't Constitute Insurgency
5 months ago

Ex-AAP Councillor Denies Insurgency Charges, Says Protests Don't Constitute Insurgency

The Hindu  

Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain has stated that protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 (CAA) or the National Register of Citizens in meetings does not amount to ‘armed rebellion’ or ‘insurgency’. Hussain made the submission through his counsel in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai. The court has been hearing arguments on the framing charges in the …

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

2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the trial court not to pass a final order on framing of charges till September 23 in connection with the case of alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. 2020 Delhi riots case: HC asks trial court not to pass order on charges till Sep 23 The high court’s …

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