Today, On 2nd December, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, Snr Adv Kapil Sibal, representing Umar Khalid, said Khalid’s Amravati speech carried no communal message or incitement, arguing before the Supreme Court that vague conspiracy allegations and prolonged custody cannot replace evidence, while asserting his continued innocence under UAPA scrutiny.
Today, On 2nd December, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, Kapil Sibal says the State is hiding crucial evidence, arguing that “anything favouring the defence is put in unrelied documents,” as he slams the non-disclosure of the Jaffrabad video despite it forming part of the Delhi riots chargesheet.
Today, On 24th November, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case,The Supreme Court adjourned the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the alleged larger conspiracy case tied to the 2020 Delhi riots. The Bench fixed the next hearing for 2 December.
Rabri Devi has sought the transfer of all CBI and ED cases filed against her family, saying Judge Vishal Gogne is unduly inclined towards the prosecution. She claims a fair trial is impossible under the present circumstances now.
Today, On 21st November, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case,The ASG representing the Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that Umar Khalid’s mindset was that India should be broken into pieces, arguing this reflected a pattern of instigation.He said such conduct formed part of a conspiracy behind the Delhi riots.
Today, On 21st November, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case,Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that the Delhi riots were driven by a conspiracy involving chakka jams, planned violence,and an alleged plot to “choke Assam out of India,” linking the actions to organised mobilisation on ground.
Today, On 20th November, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that Umar Khalid and Imam instigated students of JNU and Jamia. They said the duo used coordinated mobilisation and campus influence to escalate major tensions during the period of alleged conspiracy.
Today, On 20th November, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, Supreme Court today watched a video of Sharjeel Imam saying “Court ko uski naani yaad aajayegi” during the hearing. ASG Raju relied on the clip to oppose the bail pleas.
Today, On 18th November, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that earlier bail orders granted to co-accused cannot be treated as precedent in the ongoing bail plea of Umar Khalid.
Today, On 6th November, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, accused Umar Khalid and others have concluded their submissions before the Supreme Court. The Bench has scheduled the Delhi Police to begin presenting its arguments on November 11, continuing the high-profile hearing.
