Today, On 24th December, The Delhi High Court issued a notice about the bail plea of AIMIM leader Tahir Hussain in the murder case of IB officer Ankit Sharma. Hussain is accused of being involved in Sharma’s death during the 2020 Delhi riots. The court will hear arguments from both sides before making a decision.
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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.
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Today, On 11th November, the Supreme Court declined to hear activist Gulfisha Fatima’s bail plea related to the 2020 Delhi riots, directing the Delhi High Court to review it on November 25. Fatima has been in custody for over four years, with significant delays in her case raising concerns about her liberty.
Today, On 22nd October, the NIA charged Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi under the UAPA related to his role in anti-CAA protests. Gogoi, a critic of the Citizenship Amendment Act, has voiced concerns about cultural threats to Assam. He plans to contest the charges, which include conspiracy and promoting enmity, in the Gauhati High Court.
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The Delhi High Court today (22nd Oct) denied bail to Shahrukh Pathan, recorded aiming a firearm at a police officer during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. Despite spending four years in jail and the maximum sentence being ten years without reported injuries, Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma emphasized the seriousness of the charges.
The Supreme Court’s ruling upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act has renewed calls from Assam organizations to repeal the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019. They argue the CAA’s extension of the cut-off date undermines the Assam Accord, which established March 24, 1971, as the critical date for detecting illegal migrants.
The Delhi’s Karkardooma Court started hearing arguments on charges in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The prosecution stated the investigation is ongoing, but the court observed that the investigation regarding the accused persons is complete. The accused individuals, including Umar Khalid and Safoora Zargar, face stringent charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The hearing will continue on September 6.
The abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution of India is an example of Constitutional integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. He also observed that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was a humane law. “Abrogation of Article 370 is an example of constitutional integration. An example of a humane law such as CAA is in front of us. On issues such as these, in the national interest, usual justice is something what our court judgements explicitly state. From lower to Supreme Court, on issues such as this, a nation first principle has been adopted,” he said.
The recent discussion on the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in Delhi raised concerns about its potential misuse if the current Government returns to power. Senior advocates emphasized the perilous state of civil liberties in India and highlighted arbitrary detentions under UAPA. There is an urgent need for judicial independence and adherence to constitutional rights.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on 16th May, is challenging the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). They argue that issuing citizenship certificates under CAA violates election guidelines and government assurances to the Supreme Court. IUML plans to take the matter to the Supreme Court and the Election Commission, seeking legal advice and support for their cause.