In the Delhi Riots Case, Umar Khalid told the Delhi court that he has already spent five years in custody and opposed the framing of charges, saying, “This FIR doesn’t have the sanctity of law, it’s a joke.”
Sharjeel Imam, accused in the February 2020 Delhi riots, claims he was “completely disconnected” from co-accused Umar Khalid and the events of violence. His counsel seeks compassionate bail after five years in custody, arguing no evidence links Imam to inciting unrest, while emphasizing his significant personal challenges during imprisonment.
Actress Ranya Rao, arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold valued at Rs 14.56 crore from Dubai, has filed for bail after a sessions court denial. Her stepfather, IPS officer Ramachandra Rao, denies involvement. The case reveals potential financial irregularities and ongoing judicial investigations, with Ranya Rao possibly receiving a bail hearing soon.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by Rajya Sabha MP and former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal. She had requested the court to cancel an FIR registered against her in 2016. The FIR accused her of revealing the identity of a 14-year-old rape survivor.