Today, On 21st May, In the December 2023 Parliament security breach case, the Delhi Police told the High Court that they had “duly supplied” the arrest grounds to the accused, countering allegations of procedural lapses in the high-profile matter.
Today, On 18th March, The Supreme Court expressed concern over the increasing rejection of bail pleas, cautioning against excessive restrictions on personal liberty. The bench emphasized that a democratic country should not function like a police state, stressing the importance of upholding constitutional rights. The court urged lower courts to adopt a balanced approach in granting bail, ensuring justice while preventing misuse of the law.
![[February 2020 Delhi Riots Case] HC To Hear 'Mastermind' Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam Pleas On January 7](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Delhi-high-court-2.jpg?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
The Delhi High Court will on January 7 hear bail pleas of student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other accused in the UAPA case related to February, 2020 violence. Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur are scheduled to hear the cases. Delhi Police is likely to commence its submissions in the cases.
Umar Khalid and co-accused activists are seeking bail linked to a UAPA case from the 2020 Delhi riots, emphasizing their prolonged imprisonment and the bail granted to others. The Delhi High Court will hear their applications on January 7, 2025, after multiple previous bail denials and adjourned hearings due to legal representatives’ unavailability.
During the Karnataka High Court hearing, Senior Advocate Prabhuling Navadgi defended Prajwal Revanna, arguing the case relies on the prosecutrix’s statements and questioned the video’s authenticity, citing inconsistencies in her accounts. The prosecution accused Revanna of withholding evidence while the court considers his bail applications linked to multiple rape complaints.