The Supreme Court on Wednesday (Dec 18) emphasized that establishing Gram Nyayalayas cannot follow a nationwide formula due to varying state needs. It directed states to submit affidavits on judicial infrastructure in response to a plea advocating for enhanced access to justice. The court highlighted successful implementations in some states and scheduled follow-ups.
![[2020 Delhi Riots] "Change in Circumstances Justifies New Bail Plea" - Court Grants Bail to Two Accused in Delhi Riots Case](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/lll-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
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.
The Supreme Court, addressing concerns over child trafficking, ordered states and union territories to report on missing children since 2020. Highlighting a network of abductions in Uttar Pradesh, the court mandated details about missing children cases and the establishment of anti-human trafficking units, with follow-up hearings scheduled for October.
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to issue a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teacher positions, in response to concerns about improper application of reservation quotas. This ruling impacts previously appointed teachers and aims to uphold social justice, with support and criticism from political figures.
Yesterday (May 10th), Salim Malik implicated in the Delhi riots conspiracy case from February 2020, retracted his bail petition before the Supreme Court. The Delhi High Court had on April 22 denied bail to Malik, after noting that he attended meetings where aspects of riot-like violence and burning of the national capital were openly discussed.
The Delhi High Court Today questioned the Delhi Police on the status of its UAPA case investigation related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The court requested clarification on the possibility of filing a fifth supplementary chargesheet, which will be addressed on March 4. The bail plea of Khalid Saifi, a member of United Against Hate, was also discussed.
![[Breaking] Delhi HC's Justice Amit Sharma Recuses from Umar Khalid's Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Case; Will Hear on July 24](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/14khalid.jpeg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Supreme Court adjourned the bail plea hearing of activist Umar Khalid, incarcerated since September 2020 for his alleged role in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy, to January 31. This decision is in connection with the larger conspiracy case, implicating Khalid and others in the communal violence. The case has seen multiple adjournments and is challenging various provisions of the anti-terror statute.