A Delhi court granted bail to Mohammed Yunus and Imran Ansari, accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing parity following recent bail approvals for co-accused. Despite previous rejections of their applications, the court noted changed circumstances justified the decision. They must adhere to conditions, including not influencing witnesses and notifying the court of address changes.
New Delhi: A Delhi court has emphasized that “a subsequent bail application can be filed after the rejection of earlier applications if there is a change in the fact situation or law,” while granting bail to Mohammed Yunus and Imran Ansari, two accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case.
Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala granted bail to Yunus and Ansari, who are charged, along with 23 others, under various provisions, including murder, arson, and rioting. The case pertains to an attack on a police team that resulted in the death of Head Constable Ratan Lal.
The court noted that Yunus’ bail applications had been dismissed 10 times, and this was Ansari’s seventh attempt. However, the court accepted their plea on the grounds of parity, citing the Delhi High Court’s decision on November 4 to grant bail to two co-accused in the same case.
“As far as the change in the fact situation is concerned, it is not in dispute that the aforesaid co-accused persons have been granted bail by the high court in this case… I do find that the ground of parity should be accepted to allow this application,”
the court stated.
Both Yunus and Ansari were directed to furnish a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and a surety bond of the same amount each. Additional bail conditions include:
- No influencing of witnesses.
- Providing their mobile numbers.
- Not leaving the country without permission.
- Informing the court of any change in address.
The court’s order underscores the principle that bail rejections are not final if there is a significant change in circumstances or legal grounds. This ruling also highlights the judiciary’s approach to ensuring consistency in decisions through parity, particularly in cases involving multiple accused.
The 2020 riots in northeast Delhi had seen widespread violence, leaving over 50 people dead and numerous others injured. This case continues to attract attention, with legal proceedings closely monitored by the public and media alike.
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