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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.
The National Alliance for Justice, Accountability, and Rights (NAJAR) urged the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court to expedite bail hearings for the “equal citizenship” cases (FIR 59/2020) related to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. They requested all bail applications to be resolved within two weeks, criticizing the delays and advocating for appropriate compensation for the accused and their families.
Today, On 28th July, Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud emphasized the need for judges to apply robust common sense in handling bail petitions. He highlighted the delay caused by lack of bail in trial courts and emphasized the importance of trust in the lower courts’ decisions. Chandrachud’s remarks aim to promote a fair and efficient judicial process.
The Delhi High Court has directed lawyers to avoid unnecessary adjournments and to file timely status reports in bail, parole, and similar cases. The circular emphasizes the importance of expeditious case disposal and efficient judicial functioning. It mandates the submission of status reports and requests prompt compliance with court orders for smooth judicial proceedings.
Today (21st May): A Delhi court reserves order on Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against BRS leader K Kavitha and others, with the pronouncement scheduled for May 29, 2024. The court will also consider the chargesheet against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party on May 28, 2024. Kavitha’s bail plea will be heard on May 24, 2024, by the Delhi High Court. The case pertains to alleged money laundering linked to the scrapped Excise policy of Delhi.
On Wednesday(3rd April), The Calcutta High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the delayed report from Chief Secretary BP Gopalika concerning the prosecution of officials involved in the School Jobs for Cash Scam. The court set a deadline for the report’s submission and emphasized the urgency due to the prolonged detention of undertrials. Notable political figures are implicated in the scandal.
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