The Bombay High Court denied ex-AIMIM MLA Farukh Shah’s request to quash an FIR concerning illegal construction and naming of a public square. The court ruled his actions violated legal protocols and misused public funds. Shah faces multiple criminal charges, while the investigation regarding fund misappropriation continues.
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.
AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was arrested on sedition charges in Assam for allegedly making public statements perceived as defending Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. A Nagaon court granted police four-day custody for questioning, as officials fear his remarks could disrupt public peace and provoke unrest in the sensitive region.
During the recent bail hearing, a group of 11 Supreme Court lawyers appeared to argue on behalf of Chinmoy Krishna Das. However, this was not the first attempt to secure bail. Earlier hearings were delayed as his legal team faced severe threats. Dhaka: January 2: A Chattogram court has denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a […]
Today, the Delhi High Court addressed Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea in a case involving charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and sedition over his inflammatory speeches. The court has sought a response from the Delhi Police within two weeks and scheduled another hearing for April. Imam’s speeches at Aligarh Muslim University and in Delhi were perceived to instigate opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Despite arguing that he should be granted statutory bail, the trial court refused Imam’s plea, emphasizing the disruptive impact of his speeches on the 2020 riots in the national capital. He faces severe charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the UAPA. The statutory bail in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) allows for a maximum detention of 90 days, which can be extended to 180 days in terror-related cases under the UAPA. If the investigation is not complete at the end of this period, the court can release the person on default bail.