Today, On 5th December, The Supreme Court granted bail to five accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case but imposed 11 strict conditions, including staying within Delhi, no social media posts, no rallies, and mandatory police attendance. The apex court has also denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Umar Khalid said, “Jail is my life now; happy for others who got bail.”
Today, On 24th September, Umar Khalid appeared before a Delhi court, claiming, “Entire case cooked up, blatant fabrication of evidence.” He alleged that witnesses have supported what the investigating officer prepared, asserting the case against him is completely fabricated.
Today, On 22nd September, The Supreme Court has issued notice on the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The hearing is scheduled to take place on October 7.
Today, On 19th September, The Supreme Court adjourned the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Shifa Ur Rehman and Meeran Haider in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, scheduling the next hearing for September 22 before Justices Aravind Kumar and Manmohan.
In the Delhi Riots Case, Umar Khalid told the Delhi court that he has already spent five years in custody and opposed the framing of charges, saying, “This FIR doesn’t have the sanctity of law, it’s a joke.”
The Supreme Court said Today (July 9) it will hear a plea on July 10 challenging the Election Commission’s order for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar. Activists and opposition leaders claim the move threatens fair elections and risks voter exclusion.
Today, On 7th March, The Supreme Court announced that it will hear the Pegasus spyware case in April, addressing multiple petitions demanding an investigation. The petitions allege that the Indian government used the spyware to surveil individuals. It is claimed that electronic devices, including mobile phones, were infected for snooping. The case raises significant concerns about privacy and state surveillance.
