Former JNU student Umar Khalid’s counsel told the Delhi court, “I was not present in the main meeting where I supposedly conspired,” citing call records to support his claim. The hearing on framing charges continues, with Khalid among 20 accused in the Special Cell investigation.
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Today, On 19th November, Delhi Police appealed to the High Court for an extension on the investigation into the AQIS training module case after a trial court denied their request. The initial 90-day period ends today, and 11 accused are in custody. The investigation focuses on dismantling a terrorist module aiming for serious activities in India.
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The National Alliance for Justice, Accountability, and Rights (NAJAR) urged the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court to expedite bail hearings for the “equal citizenship” cases (FIR 59/2020) related to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. They requested all bail applications to be resolved within two weeks, criticizing the delays and advocating for appropriate compensation for the accused and their families.
Today, On 13th May, a Delhi court granted bail to Arun Kumar Bereddy, accused in the Amit Shah doctored video case. Bereddy, accused of operating a social media account and sharing a manipulated video, cooperated with the investigation. The court acknowledged his minimal involvement and imposed strict bail conditions. The case has drawn significant public and media interest.
Today, 15th April, The Delhi High Court rejected a plea to dismiss an FIR against an individual accused of using PM Modi’s name for fundraising. The court emphasized the legal scrutiny of unauthorized use of public figures’ identities for personal gain, reinforcing adherence to ethical and legal standards in fundraising involving prominent personalities and highlighting the legal consequences for such actions.
On 1st March: Accused individuals involved in the Parliament security breach claim coercion to confess and implicate political parties. The Patiala House Court in Delhi postponed the hearing to March 11 as the accused retained new counsel. They allege torture, blank page signing under duress, and coercion during tests. The court extended their judicial custody.
A Delhi court criticized the slow progress of the NewsClick case, involving alleged illegal funding from China, under the UAPA. Only two arrests were made over 150 days, leading to doubts about the investigation’s efficacy. The court granted a 20-day extension and raised concerns about evidence tampering if suspects are not timely apprehended.