Today, 30th October, During a Supreme Court hearing on the Delhi riots conspiracy case, the Delhi Police alleged that Umar Khalid and others were playing the victim card over prolonged incarceration, arguing that the trial delay was due to their own conduct, not negligence.
Umar Khalid told the court that he has been in custody for five years even though no violence occurred, no weapons were found, and the chargesheet was embellished by the prosecution, stressing that without evidence, there is no criminality.
The Supreme Court has directed all High Courts and trial courts to ensure that anticipatory and regular bail applications are decided within two months from the date of filing, stressing timely justice and protection of constitutional ethos.
Today, On 18th August, In the cash-for-jobs case, the Supreme Court ordered the release of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, observing, “Prolonged incarceration would amount to a travesty of justice,” after noting that key witness statements had already been recorded.
Today, On 2nd July, The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Neelam Azad and Mahesh Kumawat, accused in the December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach case. The incident had sparked major security concerns within the nation’s highest legislative body.
Today, On 2nd July, The Delhi High Court is set to pronounce its decision on the bail pleas of two accused in the December 2023 Parliament security breach case. The incident had raised serious concerns over national security lapses.
The Delhi High Court will hear Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s arguments opposing the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Both are accused under UAPA in the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North East Delhi riots.
During the hearing in the RSS leader Srinivasan murder case, the NIA told the Kochi court that the banned outfit PFI had prepared a hit list of 977 people, including a former Kerala District Judge.
The Jharkhand High Court criticised a Hazaribagh Magistrate for ignoring Supreme Court guidelines and sending a 66-year-old man to custody in a complaint case. The court called the action “unfortunate and unwarranted” during the hearing.
Delhi’s Karkardooma Court has rescheduled the hearing on framing of charges in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. The matter will now be heard on July 2, 2025.
