Today, On 27th August, Supreme Court Slams Delhi Police, “See, 5 Years Are Over Already,” While Slamming Delay in Replying to Bail Pleas of Activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case, Saying It’s Only About Consideration of Bail.
The Supreme Court will hear on October 27 the appeals of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, and Shifa Ur Rehman challenging the Delhi High Court’s refusal to grant them bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Today, On 14th October, Sharjeel Imam has withdrawn his interim bail plea to contest the Bihar elections, stating that his regular bail plea is still pending before the Supreme Court. Advocate Ahmad Ibrahim emphasized that the apex court was the proper forum for the application.
Sharjeel Imam, student activist, moved a Delhi court seeking two-week interim bail to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. He described himself as a political prisoner while requesting temporary relief to participate in the polls.
The Gauhati High Court has mandated the Assam government to reveal the status of two brothers, Abu Bakkar Siddik and Akbar Ali, declared foreigners by a tribunal. Their family fears illegal detention and deportation to Bangladesh. A hearing is set for June 4 to address concerns about their rights and detention.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will not interfere in legislative matters while responding to challenges against the amended Waqf Act. He emphasized that such issues fall strictly within the domain of Parliament and not the judiciary.
Today, On 26th July, The Supreme Court criticized the Assam government for poor conditions in a detention center for foreigners. They expressed concerns about lack of water, sanitation facilities, and non-functioning toilets. The court directed an inspection of the facility to evaluate food quality and kitchen hygiene. Additionally, the government was instructed to deport individuals awaiting deportation.
On Monday( 15th July),Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that only eight people have applied for citizenship under the CAA in the state, with only two attending interviews. The CAA, implemented on March 11, fast-tracks citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from neighboring countries who arrived before December 31, 2014.
The Delhi High Court has recently issued a directive to the Delhi Police, emphasizing the need for a clear distinction in the roles of Sharjeel Imam, a student activist, and his co-accused in the context of the 2020 Delhi riots. This development is a significant turn in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the riots, […]
