The Delhi High Court rejected a petition to annul the registration of AIMIM as a political party, affirming that the Election Commission acted within its authority. The court found that AIMIM’s constitution met the requirements of the Representation of the People Act, rendering the petitioner’s arguments moot following amendments made by the party.
Today, On 21st January, The Supreme Court raised questions about denying bail to Tahir Hussain in one case, despite bail being granted in nine similar cases. Hussain is accused in the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the February 2020 riots in Delhi. The court emphasized the need for consistency in granting bail. This case is a key focus in the ongoing investigation into the riots.
The Congress party Today(16th Jan) has petitioned the Supreme Court to defend the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, amid challenges questioning its constitutional validity by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The Act aims to preserve the religious status of places of worship as of August 15, 1947, promoting India’s secular fabric.
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.
Tahir Hussain, a former AAP councillor accused in the Delhi riots case involving the death of IB officer Ankit Sharma, seeks interim bail from the Delhi High Court to contest the upcoming Assembly elections as an AIMIM candidate. He requires this bail to file nomination papers and campaign effectively before the February elections.
New petitions have been filed challenging the Supreme Court’s December 12 interim order, which prohibits courts from action on worship-related disputes until February 17, 2025. Petitioners seek modification of this stay, contesting the constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act, with political support advocating for its enforcement amid ongoing public debate.
The Supreme Court will consider AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s plea for the enforcement of the 1991 Places of Worship Act, which preserves places of worship’s status as of August 15, 1947. Owaisi’s petition will be combined with ongoing cases and heard on February 17, addressing concerns over religious site reclamation lawsuits.
A Bareilly court has summoned Asaduddin Owaisi, President of AIMIM, after he raised pro-Palestine slogans during his parliamentary oath. Filed by advocate Virendra Gupta, the case argues Owaisi violated constitutional norms. The court hearing is set for January 7, 2025, following significant political backlash and a complaint for disqualification.
The Pune Police told the Bombay High Court that it has granted permission to the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) to hold a procession on December 24 to commemorate the birth anniversaries of Tipu Sultan and Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad. Tipu Sultan was the 18th century ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore while Azad was the first Education Minister of independent India.
The Bombay High Court called out Pune police for providing false statements about a case involving 17 AIMIM members. The members were charged for a procession without permission, leading to communal tensions. The court warned of potential contempt charges if an adequate explanation for the false statement wasn’t provided. The case will continue to be heard on June 25.