Today, On 8th January, Sharjeel Imam told a Delhi court that the Delhi Police’s claim of Umar Khalid being his mentor or guide is completely baseless. He said they had minimal interaction at JNU and insisted he had never spoken to Umar Khalid.
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a student’s plea challenging her nomination rejection for the JNUSU elections due to the age limit rule barring candidates over 25. The bench upheld the existing regulation and emphasized compliance with established election rules, indicating no legal grounds for exception.
The Supreme Court upheld a Bombay High Court ruling that intellectual property is covered under “property” in Section 15A of the SC/ST Act. The case involved a Dalit couple seeking compensation for the destruction of their intellectual work. The court reaffirmed their right to protection and compensation under the law. This decision strengthens legal safeguards for marginalized communities.
Today, 24th April,Umar Khalid’s lawyer argued in court that the allegations against him do not amount to a terrorism offense, emphasizing the lack of evidence. The defense also highlighted media scrutiny and called for a fair legal process. Khalid’s bail request is under consideration, with the next hearing scheduled for May 7. The lawyer cited inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case and urged the court to assess the evidence critically.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) cannot cancel a student’s PhD candidature on the grounds of not having a designated supervisor. This judgment came to light during the reinstatement of Nazar Mohammad Mohaideen S as a PhD scholar at JNU’s Special Centre for Molecular Medicine (SCMM), marking a significant moment […]
The Supreme Court of India, on January 10, decided to adjourn the bail hearing of former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Umar Khalid, involved in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, to January 24. This decision came after requests for adjournment from both sides, with Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Khalid, and the Delhi Police […]