The Delhi High Court will hear Umar Khalid’s bail plea regarding a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Co-accused Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Khalid Saifi will also have their pleas reviewed. Khalid has been denied bail multiple times, with previous appeals dismissed as lacking merit. The court noted credible allegations against him.
A petition filed by advocate Gopal Bansal in the Delhi High Court raises concerns about mobile apps sharing sensitive vehicle owner information with third parties, posing risks to privacy and security. The plea calls for stricter regulations to prevent data misuse and highlights past incidents of data exploitation during communal riots.
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The Delhi High Court Today (Aug 29) rescheduled the hearing of Umar Khalid’s bail plea in connection with the larger conspiracy of the Delhi riots case to October 7. Umar Khalid, who has been accused under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for his alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots, had his bail plea re-notified for this new date.
Today, On 23rd July, The Delhi High Court transferred the investigation of a youth’s death during the North East Delhi riots to the CBI due to suspicions of police bias. The move aims to ensure a thorough and impartial probe into serious allegations of communal bias. The court criticized the Delhi Police’s investigation, emphasizing the need for a fair process.
Former JNU scholar Umar Khalid has filed a new bail appeal in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, with the Delhi High Court set to hear the case on July 22. Khalid, arrested in September 2020, faces serious charges under the UAPA and has been in custody since. This marks his second attempt for bail, following previous rejections. The upcoming hearing is crucial in his legal journey.
The Delhi High Court today granted bail to Sharjeel Imam in a case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, but he remains in custody due to his involvement in a broader conspiracy case. Imam, a JNU scholar, faces serious charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for his alleged role in delivering inflammatory speeches during the riots.
Yesterday (May 10th), Salim Malik implicated in the Delhi riots conspiracy case from February 2020, retracted his bail petition before the Supreme Court. The Delhi High Court had on April 22 denied bail to Malik, after noting that he attended meetings where aspects of riot-like violence and burning of the national capital were openly discussed.
Delhi Police chargesheet accuses Teesta Setalvad and Prabir Purkayastha of financial wrongdoing, inciting violence, and a larger network involving activist Gautam Navlakha. Allegations include news-syndication scam, tainted foreign funds, and aiding Left Wing Extremism. Purkayastha is also accused of disinformation and inciting rioters during farmer protests, implicating him in terrorist acts and anti-India propaganda.
Former Delhi Congress councillor and lawyer Ishrat Jahan, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots UAPA case, granted revised bail terms allowing her to travel anywhere in India with prior court permission. The court acknowledged her professional obligations and found no evidence of bail condition breaches. The Delhi Police’s appeal against her bail decision is pending before the Delhi High Court.
On Friday (12th April): Former Congress councillor and lawyer Ishrat Jahan, accused in the Delhi Riots case, has been allowed by a Delhi court to practice law outside the National Capital Territory of Delhi. This decision comes after her bail condition was modified, as there have been no breaches since her bail was granted. This move expands her professional opportunities beyond the NCR jurisdiction.