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Today, On 5th November, the Delhi High Court dismissed Khalid Saifi’s plea against an attempt to murder charge linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri rejected Saifi’s argument of insufficient evidence, allowing charges of rioting and assault to proceed, emphasizing grounds for trial against him and others involved.
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The Delhi Court warned Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the Delhi Riots case against further delaying the trial, emphasizing the need for timely proceedings. The judge expressed disappointment over the defense counsel’s unpreparedness, noting that sufficient time had been provided for arguments. Continued delays will be taken seriously by the court.
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.
