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Umar Khalid and co-accused activists are seeking bail linked to a UAPA case from the 2020 Delhi riots, emphasizing their prolonged imprisonment and the bail granted to others. The Delhi High Court will hear their applications on January 7, 2025, after multiple previous bail denials and adjourned hearings due to legal representatives’ unavailability.
Today, On 6th December, Umar Khalid, arrested in September 2020 regarding the Delhi riots, argued before the Delhi High Court that there are no allegations of violence against him and emphasized his peaceful intent. His defense highlighted a lack of evidence connecting him to any violent acts, asserting his speech invoked non-violence principles instead.
The Delhi Court warned Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the Delhi Riots case against further delaying the trial, emphasizing the need for timely proceedings. The judge expressed disappointment over the defense counsel’s unpreparedness, noting that sufficient time had been provided for arguments. Continued delays will be taken seriously by the court.
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 High Court will hear Umar Khalid’s bail plea regarding a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Co-accused Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Khalid Saifi will also have their pleas reviewed. Khalid has been denied bail multiple times, with previous appeals dismissed as lacking merit. The court noted credible allegations against him.
Actress Swara Bhaskar criticized the Indian judicial system for its delays in bail proceedings, particularly regarding Umar Khalid in the 2020 Delhi riots case, highlighting perceived religious biases. She questioned Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s focus on ceremonial events over urgent justice, emphasizing her privilege as a Hindu compared to Muslim detainees.
Umar Khalid, a former JNU student and activist, has spent four years in jail awaiting the framing of charges under the UAPA in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. Despite being acquitted in one case, he remains detained due to a second case invoking anti-terror laws. Legal proceedings have been slow, raising concerns about justice in UAPA cases.
Today, On 6th September, Student activist Meeran Haider withdrew his bail plea in connection with a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, opting to approach the trial court instead. Accused of conspiracy, Haider faces charges under UAPA and the IPC for the northeast Delhi riots. His legal battle is closely watched as it may set a precedent for similar cases.
The Delhi High Court Today (Aug 29) rescheduled the hearing of Umar Khalid’s bail plea in connection with the larger conspiracy of the Delhi riots case to October 7. Umar Khalid, who has been accused under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for his alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots, had his bail plea re-notified for this new date.
Jaswant Singh, an AAP leader, today withdrew his Supreme Court petition challenging his arrest and remand by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. The Bench granted him the option to apply for bail in the Punjab & Haryana High Court. Singh has been in custody for over six months related to the ED’s investigation into allegations of defrauding banks.
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