Umar Khalid’s counsel told a Delhi court that he was unfairly named in the 2020 riots conspiracy just for being in WhatsApp groups, while group admins and others in the same position were spared. The case will be heard again on October 14.
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.
The Delhi High Court Today (Jan 29) denied AAP MLA Naresh Balyan’s request for custody parole, which he sought to help in his wife’s election campaign. Arrested for alleged links to gangster Kapil Sangwan’s crime syndicate, Balyan failed to meet the strict bail conditions under MCOCA. Despite his lawyer citing a Supreme Court ruling on Tahir Hussain, the court ruled his case was different and refused relief.
The Delhi High Court Today (Jan 29) denied AAP MLA Naresh Balyan’s request for custody parole, which he sought to help in his wife’s election campaign. Arrested for alleged links to gangster Kapil Sangwan’s crime syndicate, Balyan failed to meet the strict bail conditions under MCOCA. Despite his lawyer citing a Supreme Court ruling on Tahir Hussain, the court ruled his case was different and refused relief.
The Supreme Court Today (Jan 28) granted custody parole to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, enabling him to campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections as an AIMIM candidate. Effective until February 3, the parole allows him to leave jail during the day under strict security conditions and return at night. This decision was made despite strong objections from the Delhi Police, represented by Additional Solicitor General SV Raju.
Today, On 28th January, Tahir Hussain requested the Supreme Court to grant custody parole in his remaining cases, allowing him to campaign for the upcoming elections. He proposed staying in a hotel room instead of his home to address concerns about influencing witnesses. Hussain’s plea aims to ensure his participation in the electoral process while maintaining transparency. The court’s decision on this matter is pending.
The Supreme Court has issued a split verdict on whether Tahir Hussain, a former AAP councillor facing serious allegations, should be granted interim bail to campaign in the Delhi Assembly elections. Justice Mithal opposed the plea citing potential misuse of bail, while Justice Amanullah supported it with conditions, highlighting delays in Hussain’s trial. The case will be referred for further review.
