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.
In a recent press conference on January 26, 2025, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Sudhanshu Trivedi made sharp comments ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leadership. He also expressed pride in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to return Tahwwar Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India.
Today, On 21st January, The Supreme Court raised questions about denying bail to Tahir Hussain in one case, despite bail being granted in nine similar cases. Hussain is accused in the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the February 2020 riots in Delhi. The court emphasized the need for consistency in granting bail. This case is a key focus in the ongoing investigation into the riots.
Today, On 20th January, The Delhi High Court asked the state to respond to the bail plea filed by AAP MLA Naresh Balyan. Balyan was arrested on December 4, 2024, on charges of being connected to a criminal syndicate led by gangster Kapil Sangwan. The court’s direction came as part of the ongoing proceedings regarding his bail request.
Tahir Hussain, a former AAP councillor accused in the Delhi riots case involving the death of IB officer Ankit Sharma, seeks interim bail from the Delhi High Court to contest the upcoming Assembly elections as an AIMIM candidate. He requires this bail to file nomination papers and campaign effectively before the February elections.
The Delhi High Court, On January 9, 2025 led by Justice Jyoti Singh, questioned the maintainability of a petition by Vijay Kumar challenging the AAP’s promise of a monthly stipend for women before the assembly elections. The petitioner argued the announcement was misleading. The petitioner had also reported this to the Election Commission, seeking urgent action.
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.
