The Delhi High Court has recently issued a directive to the Delhi Police, emphasizing the need for a clear distinction in the roles of Sharjeel Imam, a student activist, and his co-accused in the context of the 2020 Delhi riots. This development is a significant turn in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the riots, […]
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, October 31, issued a notice to the Centre regarding the plea of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar and activist, Umar Khalid. Khalid has challenged various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and has also sought bail in connection with the Delhi riots conspiracy case. The hearing […]
The Supreme Court has upheld the Madras High Court’s decision to grant bail to Mohammad Abbas, a lawyer based in Madurai. Abbas was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for his purported ties with the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) organization. A bench comprising Justice Abhay […]
In a recent development concerning the 2020 Delhi riots case, the Delhi Police conveyed to a Delhi Court that the accused do not possess any legal right to request the overall status or timeline of the investigation prior to the commencement of arguments on charges. This stance was presented by Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad […]