Sharjeel Imam, accused in the Delhi riots case, Today (Jan 30) filed a plea in the Delhi High Court to delay the release of the film ‘2020 Delhi’, claiming it could affect his trial and bail applications. The film, based on the 2020 riots and anti-CAA protests, is set to release on February 2. The court has scheduled a hearing for tomorrow, after refusing an urgent listing today.
The Delhi High Court Today (Jan 9) urged the Delhi Police to present concise evidence in the Delhi riots conspiracy case bail hearings, emphasizing the need for clarity. The court highlighted the distinction between bail applications and final trials, asking for a brief summary of evidence against the accused, including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. It questioned whether setting up protest sites against the CAA justified invoking the UAPA, stressing the importance of establishing intent under the law. The matter was adjourned to January 21, with directions to streamline arguments.
The Delhi High Court Today (Jan 8) questioned whether organizing anti-CAA protest sites alone justified invoking UAPA against accused individuals in the Delhi riots case. While police cited WhatsApp chats and alleged organized conspiracy, the Court emphasized the need to establish intent under UAPA and sought specific evidence of instigating violence. It also criticized selective naming of accused based on chats and noted delays in the trial, which the accused argued as grounds for bail. The Court was hearing bail petitions filed by the accused, including Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Khalid Saifi, and others, who have been in jail for several years. The hearing will resume tomorrow.
The Delhi Police Today (Jan 7) opposed bail for accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy, citing the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. ASG Chetan Sharma emphasized the case’s gravity, arguing that previous denials and trial delays should prevent bail. The court is hearing pleas from several individuals, including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, accused of serious offenses.
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The Delhi High Court will on January 7 hear bail pleas of student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other accused in the UAPA case related to February, 2020 violence. Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur are scheduled to hear the cases. Delhi Police is likely to commence its submissions in the cases.
Umar Khalid and co-accused activists are seeking bail linked to a UAPA case from the 2020 Delhi riots, emphasizing their prolonged imprisonment and the bail granted to others. The Delhi High Court will hear their applications on January 7, 2025, after multiple previous bail denials and adjourned hearings due to legal representatives’ unavailability.
The Delhi High Court has adjourned Sharjeel Imam’s plea to quash charges in a hate speech case due to the absence of the Special Public Prosecutor. The court clarified that there is no stay on the trial, allowing the trial court to proceed with framing charges. Imam is accused of making inflammatory speeches at Jamia Millia Islamia.
The Supreme Court Today (Oct 25) refused to entertain a petition filed by Sharjeel Imam seeking bail in connection with the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. Bench said that it is not inclined to entertain the petition since it has been filed directly before the Supreme Court under Article 32 of the Constitution seeking bail. “We are not inclined to entertain the Article 32 plea. The same is dismissed,” the Court remarked. However, it asked the Delhi High Court to expeditiously decide Imam’s pending bail plea.
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The Delhi Court warned Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the Delhi Riots case against further delaying the trial, emphasizing the need for timely proceedings. The judge expressed disappointment over the defense counsel’s unpreparedness, noting that sufficient time had been provided for arguments. Continued delays will be taken seriously by the court.
