Today, On 14th October, Sharjeel Imam has withdrawn his interim bail plea to contest the Bihar elections, stating that his regular bail plea is still pending before the Supreme Court.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.
Today, On 6th September, A Delhi court has allowed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid to cast his vote in the Vice Presidential election on September 9. Judge Chander Jit approved his request, after earlier granting custody parole for the Parliament session.
Punjab & Haryana High Court grants bail to UAPA accused after 5 years in jail, stressing that trial cannot become punishment itself and reaffirming Article 21 rights.
Kapil Sibal said Umar Khalid’s nearly five-year custody without bail violates Article 21 and promised to approach the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court’s order. He questioned judicial delays, political silence, and selective action in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Today, On 2nd September, The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven others accused in the larger conspiracy case under UAPA related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, citing serious allegations against them.
The Delhi High Court denied bail to Tasleem Ahmed in the 2020 Delhi Riots UAPA case, citing conspiracy allegations and ongoing trial delays under stringent anti-terror law provisions.
Today, On 18th August, The Delhi High Court reserved its order on MP Er Rashid’s plea challenging the Rs.4 lakh expenses imposed for attending Parliament, observing, “This man has not even got his liberty back, expenses are for jail to incur.”
