Sharjeel Imam has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s order that denied him bail in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. His plea seeks relief under UAPA charges for alleged inflammatory speeches.
Protests erupted in West Bengal over the Waqf Amendment Act, leading Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to declare the law would not be implemented. Despite her appeals for calm, criticism arose from Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who highlighted past contradictions related to the implementation of laws like the Citizenship Amendment Act.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the trials in the Anti-Sikh riots cases were conducted in a manner that led to the acquittal of the accused. The Supreme Court bench noted that the central government must explain why all the acquittals and dismissals were not appealed in higher courts. This raises concerns about the handling of the cases. The government has been asked to provide clarity on the issue.
Today, On 6th January, The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of Sajjan Kumar’s appeal in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case for July. The court clarified that if the final hearing faces delays, it will consider suspending his sentence. Kumar, a former Congress leader, was convicted in 2018 for his role in the riots. The case remains one of the most significant legal battles linked to the tragic events of 1984.
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Congress leader Jagdish Tytler has sought a stay on trial proceedings regarding his alleged role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. His legal team argues that proceeding with the trial is premature as they contest murder charges and allege a flawed investigation by the CBI. Tytler claims innocence and cites his health issues in challenging the trial court’s decisions.
Several BJP leaders, including UP minister Kapil Dev Agrawal, surrendered to a special court in a 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case after non-bailable warrants were issued. While the warrants were recalled, the court set a November 16 date to frame charges. However, Yati Narsinghanand failed to appear, leading to a renewed warrant. Over 60 people were killed in the riots.
The Delhi High Court will hear Umar Khalid’s bail plea regarding a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Co-accused Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Khalid Saifi will also have their pleas reviewed. Khalid has been denied bail multiple times, with previous appeals dismissed as lacking merit. The court noted credible allegations against him.
Umar Khalid, a former JNU student and activist, has spent four years in jail awaiting the framing of charges under the UAPA in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. Despite being acquitted in one case, he remains detained due to a second case invoking anti-terror laws. Legal proceedings have been slow, raising concerns about justice in UAPA cases.