The Supreme Court granted bail to a UAPA accused kept in jail for over two years without a chargesheet. The Court called the prolonged detention “appalling” and held the custody illegal under default bail rules.
The Delhi High Court refused to entertain a PIL demanding a court-monitored, six-month timeline for the Red Fort blast trial, stressing the trial has “not even started.” The petitioner withdrew the plea after the Court said no directions could be issued.
Jyoti Jagtap, one of the youngest accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, gets interim bail from the Supreme Court after 5 years 6 months in custody. Her bail plea was argued by Senior Advocate Aparna Bhat before the top court.
A day after the tragic Red Fort car blast that claimed nine lives, the Supreme Court denied bail to a UAPA accused, Syed Mamoor Ali, declaring it the “best morning to send a message” against terrorism and extremist activities. Ordered 2 years to conclude the trial.
Today, On 27th August, Supreme Court Slams Delhi Police, “See, 5 Years Are Over Already,” While Slamming Delay in Replying to Bail Pleas of Activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case, Saying It’s Only About Consideration of Bail.
The Supreme Court will hear on October 27 the appeals of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, and Shifa Ur Rehman challenging the Delhi High Court’s refusal to grant them bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Today, On 14th October, Sharjeel Imam has withdrawn his interim bail plea to contest the Bihar elections, stating that his regular bail plea is still pending before the Supreme Court. Advocate Ahmad Ibrahim emphasized that the apex court was the proper forum for the application.
Sharjeel Imam, student activist, moved a Delhi court seeking two-week interim bail to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. He described himself as a political prisoner while requesting temporary relief to participate in the polls.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Popular Front of India (PFI) can challenge its five-year ban under the UAPA through a writ petition. The Centre’s objection on maintainability has been dismissed, and a government reply has been sought.
Sharjeel Imam has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s order that denied him bail in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. His plea seeks relief under UAPA charges for alleged inflammatory speeches.
