Today, On 5th May, In the Delhi riots case, the High Court has sought a response from the police on Tahir Hussain’s bail plea. He is accused in the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 violence.
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has informed the Delhi High Court that the plea filed by Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the Delhi riots case, to postpone the release of the movie 2020 Delhi is premature. The censor board has not yet granted a certificate for the film’s exhibition.
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Delhi High Court reserved its decision on petitions seeking to stop the release of the film 2020 Delhi, which is reportedly based on the northeast Delhi riots of 2020. The petitions were filed by student activist Sharjeel Imam and others. Justice Sachin Datta, who heard the matter, stated that he would examine the petitions and give an appropriate ruling.
On Thursday(4th April), The Delhi High Court has asked for an update from the police on the progress of investigations into the 2020 riots. Despite 750 FIRs being filed, 273 investigations are still pending. The court has demanded a status report within 10 days and emphasized the need for accountability and progress in the tragic events of February 2020.
