Today, The Supreme Court granted regular bail to Alemla Jamir after six years’ custody under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, considering prolonged detention and her status as a woman. The Bench noted trial progress with many witnesses already examined.
A Delhi court remanded eight accused to 12 days’ judicial custody over violence during an anti-encroachment demolition near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Turkman Gate. The Tis Hazari court ordered custody till January 21 after their production.
A Jammu and Kashmir sessions court acquitted three individuals in a terror-related case after finding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Additional Sessions Judge Manjeet Rai delivered the ruling while acting as the special NIA judge.
Today, On 24th September, Umar Khalid appeared before a Delhi court, claiming, “Entire case cooked up, blatant fabrication of evidence.” He alleged that witnesses have supported what the investigating officer prepared, asserting the case against him is completely fabricated.
Today, On 22nd September, The Supreme Court has issued notice on the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The hearing is scheduled to take place on October 7.
Today, On 19th September, The Supreme Court adjourned the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Shifa Ur Rehman and Meeran Haider in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, scheduling the next hearing for September 22 before Justices Aravind Kumar and Manmohan.
In the Delhi Riots Case, Umar Khalid told the Delhi court that he has already spent five years in custody and opposed the framing of charges, saying, “This FIR doesn’t have the sanctity of law, it’s a joke.”
The Supreme Court expressed displeasure after the Allahabad High Court adjourned a bail plea 21 times, stressing that matters of personal liberty must be decided quickly. CJI B R Gavai asked the High Court Chief Justice to ensure the bail hearing is not delayed further.
Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court will hear on September 3 the bail plea of Surendra Gadling, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. His counsel mentioned the matter after a judge recused, seeking urgent listing before the Bench.
The Bombay High Court allowed activist Ramesh Gaichor three-day temporary bail to visit his 76-year-old father after over four years in custody. The Court said, “the appellant, since the date of arrest, was not allowed to meet his father for more than 4 years.”
