Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have moved a Delhi court seeking bail in the UAPA case alleging a larger conspiracy behind the 2020 North East Delhi riots. A Karkardooma Court has issued notices to Delhi Police and sought its response, with the matter scheduled for hearing on July 4.
The Delhi High Court sought Delhi Police’s response to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain’s bail appeal in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots conspiracy case. The appeal challenges the trial court’s refusal of bail and seeks condonation of an 87-day delay. The matter is listed for hearing on July 16.
The Delhi High Court cleared the way for further proceedings in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case by setting aside an order that had restrained the trial court from deciding charges. The Court dismissed Devangana Kalita’s plea seeking access to protest videos and alleged police WhatsApp chats.
The Supreme Court of India granted interim bail to Tasleem Ahmed and Khalid Saifi in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, while referring broader questions on UAPA bail jurisprudence and interpretation of K.A. Najeeb judgment to a larger Bench.
The Supreme Court of India indicated possible interim relief for Tasleem Ahmed and Khalid Saifi in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, telling senior advocate Rebecca John, “In all probability, you will get relief.”
The Supreme Court of India made prima facie observations favouring accused Tasleem Ahmed and Khalid Saifi while hearing bail pleas in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case under the UAPA before adjourning further consideration.
The Karkardooma Court refused interim bail to Umar Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, rejecting his plea seeking temporary release to care for his ailing mother and attend the Chehlum ritual of his deceased uncle.
The Supreme Court of India reiterated that bail, not prolonged detention, should remain the norm even under the UAPA, while granting relief to Syed Iftikhar Andrabi and expressing reservations over denial of bail to Umar Khalid.
Today, On 13th April, Umar Khalid has approached the Supreme Court of India seeking review of its January 5 order denying him bail in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. The review petition is scheduled to be taken up on Wednesday, April 15.
The Delhi High Court said Asif Iqbal Tanha’s plea on alleged disclosure statement leak has “nothing left,” with Justice Saurabh Banerjee noting five-year delay and near infructuous status.
