Today, On 5th December, The Supreme Court granted bail to five accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case but imposed 11 strict conditions, including staying within Delhi, no social media posts, no rallies, and mandatory police attendance. The apex court has also denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
The Supreme Court called the delay in execution of 8.8 lakh pending petitions “highly disappointing and nothing short of a travesty of justice.” It pulled up the High Courts, urging them to expedite the disposal of these cases.
The Supreme Court of India has demoted an Andhra Pradesh officer for violating a High Court order, emphasizing that disobedience undermines democracy. The Court asserted that such actions threaten judicial authority and public trust in the justice system, warning all public officials to adhere to court rulings or face serious consequences.
