The Supreme Court postponed hearing bail pleas of Delhi riots accused Tasleem Ahmed and Abdul Khalid Saifi in cases linked to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots after Additional Solicitor General S V Raju said detailed arguments would require substantial time before the Bench.
The Supreme Court issued directions for speedy disposal of pending bail applications nationwide, stressing protection of undertrial prisoners’ rights and personal liberty. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant urged High Courts and investigating agencies to coordinate and avoid unnecessary delays.
Mamata Banerjee said the “administration is not in my hand” and alleged a plan to impose President’s Rule after the Supreme Court of India criticised the state over the Malda judicial officers hostage incident. She urged people not to resort to violence and not to obstruct judges during the electoral roll revision process.
