Today, On 5th May, In the Delhi riots case, the High Court has sought a response from the police on Tahir Hussain’s bail plea. He is accused in the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 violence.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 28) granted custody parole to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, enabling him to campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections as an AIMIM candidate. Effective until February 3, the parole allows him to leave jail during the day under strict security conditions and return at night. This decision was made despite strong objections from the Delhi Police, represented by Additional Solicitor General SV Raju.
Today, On 28th January, Tahir Hussain requested the Supreme Court to grant custody parole in his remaining cases, allowing him to campaign for the upcoming elections. He proposed staying in a hotel room instead of his home to address concerns about influencing witnesses. Hussain’s plea aims to ensure his participation in the electoral process while maintaining transparency. The court’s decision on this matter is pending.
Today, On 14th January, The Delhi High Court heard Tahir Hussain’s plea seeking interim bail to contest the upcoming assembly elections. The police opposed the plea, arguing that the right to contest elections is not a fundamental right. Hussain is accused of being the mastermind and funder of the Delhi riots. The High Court has reserved its decision on the matter.
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Today, On 29th November, The Supreme Court allowed ED officer Ankit Tiwari, facing bribery allegations, to reside with his family while attending his trial in Tamil Nadu via video conference. The Court extended his interim bail and addressed concerns about state agencies investigating central officers, stressing the need for fair trials without agency preference.
The Bombay High Court today has sought a response from the Maharashtra Government on a bail application by Bhavesh Bhide, director of Ego Media, related to a hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar that resulted in 17 deaths. Justices Dangre and Deshpande have directed the government to address the lack of written grounds for the arrest provided to the accused. The Mumbai police must submit an affidavit by July 26.
A Delhi court postponed the review of the Enforcement Directorate’s chargesheet against Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party in the Excise PMLA case to July 9. The ED sought an extension of Kejriwal’s judicial custody, with the court reserving its decision on the matter. The court also dismissed Kejriwal’s plea for release.