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Today, On 7th October, the Delhi High Court adjourned the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, significant figures in the 2020 Delhi riots case, to November 25, 2024, due to the justices’ unavailability. Khalid has faced multiple challenges in securing bail since his arrest in September 2020 under the UAPA.
The Delhi’s Karkardooma Court started hearing arguments on charges in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The prosecution stated the investigation is ongoing, but the court observed that the investigation regarding the accused persons is complete. The accused individuals, including Umar Khalid and Safoora Zargar, face stringent charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The hearing will continue on September 6.
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The National Alliance for Justice, Accountability, and Rights (NAJAR) urged the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court to expedite bail hearings for the “equal citizenship” cases (FIR 59/2020) related to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. They requested all bail applications to be resolved within two weeks, criticizing the delays and advocating for appropriate compensation for the accused and their families.
Today, On 13th July, The Supreme Court sought responses from four states on the transfer of Sharjeel Imam’s trials to Delhi. Imam, facing charges of sedition and promoting enmity, seeks consolidation of FIRs from multiple states. The Court aims to centralize the cases for a fair and efficient trial process, considering the states’ input.
The Delhi High Court today granted bail to Sharjeel Imam in a case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, but he remains in custody due to his involvement in a broader conspiracy case. Imam, a JNU scholar, faces serious charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for his alleged role in delivering inflammatory speeches during the riots.
Today(on 30th April), The Delhi High Court has adjourned Sharjeel Imam’s plea challenging charges in a 2020 communal riots case, involving sedition allegations, sine die. The Supreme Court has kept all sedition cases in abeyance since May 2022. Additionally, the bail plea hearing has been adjourned until May 16 due to the unavailability of the Assistant Solicitor General.
At Delhi High Court, the city police firmly opposed the bail plea of student activist Sharjeel Imam in connection with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case. At Delhi High Court, the city police on Tuesday firmly opposed the bail plea of student activist Sharjeel Imam in connection with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) […]
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.
On 17 Feb 2024, Delhi’s Karkardooma Courts rejected bail for Sharjeel Imam, a prominent figure in the Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests. Despite serving four years, the court refused his plea due to the cumulative nature of his charges, marking a pivotal moment in legal interpretation and setting a precedent for similar cases. This decision fuels the ongoing debate on national security versus individual rights.