Umar Khalid’s counsel told a Delhi Court that the 2020 riots case under UAPA rests solely on delayed witness statements, with “no physical evidence, other than one speech,” arguing that the prosecution “doesn’t need evidence, it only needs statements.”
A Delhi court ordered an FIR against SHO Jyoti Nagar, Mr. Tomar, for allegedly beating Muslim men, forcing them to chant “Jai Shri Ram” and “Vande Mataram” during the 2020 Delhi riots. The incident, caught on video, also involved wrongful confinement and intimidation. The Court slammed the police for hate crimes and lack of proper investigation, directing further inquiry into the roles of other officers involved.
The court granted parole to Tahir Hussain, an accused in the Delhi riots, allowing him to file his nomination for upcoming elections. While granting this relief, the court underlined the gravity of the charges against him, including his alleged role in the violence that resulted in 59 deaths. The decision balances his legal rights with the seriousness of the allegations.
The Delhi High Court will hear Umar Khalid’s bail plea regarding a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Co-accused Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Khalid Saifi will also have their pleas reviewed. Khalid has been denied bail multiple times, with previous appeals dismissed as lacking merit. The court noted credible allegations against him.
Today, 15th April, The Delhi High Court asked the Enforcement Directorate to provide evidence supporting Tahir Hussain’s plea to dismiss the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case related to the 2020 riots. The court reviewing the maintainability of the plea and scheduled the hearing for September. Hussain’s lawyer will also be allowed to file a response.
Former Delhi Congress councillor and lawyer Ishrat Jahan, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots UAPA case, granted revised bail terms allowing her to travel anywhere in India with prior court permission. The court acknowledged her professional obligations and found no evidence of bail condition breaches. The Delhi Police’s appeal against her bail decision is pending before the Delhi High Court.