Today, On 2nd September, The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven others accused in the larger conspiracy case under UAPA related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, citing serious allegations against them.
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.
Sharjeel Imam has petitioned the Supreme Court to consolidate multiple FIRs related to his speeches at Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University, arguing for a single trial to avoid multiple prosecutions. The Court noted the commonality of the speech but recognized distinct incidents linked to it in different states. The case will be revisited in two weeks.
NEW DELHI: 24th March, The Delhi High Court directs Delhi Police to submit a note on the role of accused Tasleem Ahmed in the larger conspiracy behind the Delhi riots. Previously, Delhi High Court has decided to list the bail plea of Tasleem Ahmed before the roster bench for hearing. Earlier, a special bench was hearing his plea along with other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Sharjeel Imam told the Delhi High Court that he is being prosecuted twice for the same speech linked to the 2020 riots. He was arrested in January 2020 for allegedly delivering provocative speeches that incited violence during anti-CAA protests. Imam argued that multiple cases for the same offense violate legal principles. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over free speech and dissent.
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has informed the Delhi High Court that the plea filed by Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the Delhi riots case, to postpone the release of the movie 2020 Delhi is premature. The censor board has not yet granted a certificate for the film’s exhibition.
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Delhi High Court reserved its decision on petitions seeking to stop the release of the film 2020 Delhi, which is reportedly based on the northeast Delhi riots of 2020. The petitions were filed by student activist Sharjeel Imam and others. Justice Sachin Datta, who heard the matter, stated that he would examine the petitions and give an appropriate ruling.