Sharjeel Imam Today (Mar 27) approached the Delhi High Court to quash charges framed against him in the 2019 Anti-CAA protest case. The court has issued notice and scheduled the next hearing for April 24.
Sharjeel Imam told the Delhi High Court that he is being prosecuted twice for the same speech linked to the 2020 riots. He was arrested in January 2020 for allegedly delivering provocative speeches that incited violence during anti-CAA protests. Imam argued that multiple cases for the same offense violate legal principles. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over free speech and dissent.
The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) aims to grant citizenship to religious minorities from neighboring countries who have settled in India and lack proper documentation. It introduced religion as a criteria for Indian citizenship for the first time, sparking nationwide protests and criticism for discriminating against Muslims. The act is set to come into effect soon, despite ongoing controversy.