DELHI RIOTS
Delhi riots: Court acquits 12 of murder, conspiracy charges
In a recent verdict, a Delhi court acquitted twelve individuals. These men faced accusations of murder and conspiracy related to the 2020 Delhi riots. The court cited insufficient evidence linking them to the crime. The prosecution's case relied on circumstantial evidence and WhatsApp group chats. The judge dismissed these as unreliable. The accused were acquitted of all charges.
2020 Delhi riots: Court orders framing of charges for arson, vandalism against 57 persons
A Delhi court has ordered charges to be framed against 57 individuals in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. The accused face allegations of vandalism, arson, causing hurt, and wrongful restraint.
Court dismisses Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra's plea against summoning order in MCC violation case
Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra's revision plea was dismissed by the Rouse Avenue Court. He had challenged the trial court's cognizance and summoning order for alleged Model Code of Conduct violation during the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections. The trial court had taken cognizance of the charge sheet, which pertained to a statement Mishra made when the MCC was in force.
How BJP plans to develop and secure Delhi: Amit Shah outlines Modi’s vision for 'Viksit Delhi'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a high-level meeting to address multiple challenges in Delhi, including illegal immigration, organised crime, and public safety. Key decisions were made on transforming jails, tackling seasonal flooding, and improving traffic management. Monthly review meetings will track the progress of these initiatives.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah orders action on gangs aiding illegal immigration
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed Delhi police to take strict action against the networks facilitating illegal entry and stay of Bangladeshi and Rohingya intruders. Shah emphasized the importance of addressing this national security issue and dismantling interstate gangs with a ruthless approach.
Himanta Biswa Sarma questions 'extent' of relations between Gaurav Gogoi, his wife and Pakistani advisor
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma continues to question Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's wife Elizabeth Colburn's links with Pakistan, alleging deeper connections. He cited old posts by Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, a former colleague of Colburn, linking her to the ISI and radical activities. Gogoi denies the allegations, calling them false accusations.
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2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits six, doubts witnesses
A Delhi court has acquitted six individuals accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing doubts over the reliability of two key police witnesses' testimonies. The case, handled by Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala, involved allegations of arson and theft in Gokalpuri on February 25, 2020, where the accused were said to be part of a riotous mob.
2020 Delhi riots: Court convicts 5 of culpable homicide
A court in New Delhi has convicted five men for culpable homicide and unlawful assembly for their role in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots where a man named Mohsin was killed. Two others were acquitted. The convicted individuals' liability was based on their participation in the riotous mob. Further proceedings are scheduled for December 4.
Delhi riots case 2020: Sharjeel Imam moves Delhi HC seeking urgent hearing of bail plea
Sharjeel Imam, accused in the Delhi Riots 2020 conspiracy case, has sought an early hearing on his bail plea from the Delhi High Court. His bail plea has been pending for 28 months. Imam's appeal against the trial court's dismissal of his bail application has faced numerous delays due to changes in court benches and ongoing investigations.
2020 Delhi riots: No bail for Umar Khalid
Additional Sessions Judge in Karkardooma Court, Sameer Bajpai rejected the second regular bail plea filed by Khalid. The second bail plea was filed by Khalid after he withdrew his plea seeking bail from the Supreme Court. He has challenged the Delhi High Court decision of denying him bail in October 2022. His first regular bail plea was dismissed in March 2022, by the trail court.
SC adjourns hearing on Umar Khalid's plea seeking bail in UAPA case for 2 weeks
The Supreme Court has adjourned Umar Khalid's plea for bail in a case linked to the February 2020 northeast Delhi riots for two weeks. Khalid, a former JNU student, was arrested by the Delhi Police in September 2020 for allegedly being a "mastermind" of the riots. The Delhi High Court rejected his bail plea in October 2022. The Supreme Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra had earlier recused himself from hearing Khalid's petition challenging the High Court's order.
2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 6 accused of arson, loot, rioting
A court here has acquitted six people accused of rioting, arson and looting at two properties during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala passed the order while hearing a case against Sahil, Dinesh, Tinku, Sandeep, Vikas Kashyap and Sonu, who were accused of being a part of a riotous mob that committed trespass and thefts in a shop in Bhagirathi Vihar during the riots on the intervening night of 24th and 25th February 2020.
2020 Delhi riots: Court adjourns case with warning to prosecution
A court hearing a case related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots has warned the prosecution not to repeat the scenario of the public prosecutor not making sufficient arrangements for the examination of a crucial witness in his absence. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala was hearing a case of rioting and arson registered by Dayalpur police station against five accused which was at the stage of prosecution evidence.
2020 Delhi riots case: 7 years rigorous imprisonment for 9
A court in New Delhi has sentenced nine individuals convicted of being involved in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, noting that communal riot is a menace that poses a serious threat to the sense of fraternity among citizens. On March 13, the court had convicted the nine accused, saying the charges levelled by the prosecution were proved beyond a reasonable doubt.
2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 2 of charges of rioting, arson
The court was hearing a case against accused Ranjeet Singh Rana and Ravi Singh who were accused of being part of a riotous mob that torched a car on February 24, 2020 and committed arson and vandalism in two salons or shops in the Karawal Nagar area the next day.
2020 Delhi riots: We don't believe in unnecessarily keeping people behind bars, says SC
During the hearing in the matter on July 2021, the apex court had indicated its reluctance to consider the aspect of cancellation of bail granted to the three activists, who were booked under the provisions of the stringent anti-terror law -- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Delhi riots: Court orders framing attempt to murder, rioting charges against AAP ex-leader, others
Besides former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala also ordered the framing of charges against Tanvir Malik, Gulfam, Nazim, Kasim, and Shah Alam while hearing a case registered by one Ajay Jha, who was allegedly shot at by a mob near Chand Bagh on February 25, 2020.
Delay of a few days in reporting riots justified: Delhi Court
On Tuesday, the court framed charges of rioting and unlawful assembly against four men -- Mohammad Shahnawaz, Mohammad Shoaib, Shahrukh and Rashid -- who were allegedly involved in the North East Delhi riots.
Delhi riots: HC says premeditated conspiracy, not on spur of the moment
Justice Subramonium Prasad noted that there was systematic disconnection and destruction of the CCTV cameras in the areas near the place of the incident. The court noted the riots, which shook the national capital in February 2020, evidently did not take place in a spur of the moment, rather it was a conspiracy, planned and executed.
Delhi riots: HC says right to protest, dissent occupies fundamental stature, grants bail to 5
The high court said it is the constitutional duty of the court to ensure that there is no arbitrary deprivation of personal liberty in the face of excess state power.
North East Delhi riots: HC quashes four FIRs lodged for same incident
The high court said five separate FIRs cannot be registered for the very same incident as it is contrary to the laws laid down by the Supreme Court.
Delhi riots: Court denies bail to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain
The court said that Hussain did not use his hands and fists but rioters as “human weapons” who on his instigation could have killed anybody, and denied him relief citing the gravity of the offence and his influence in the locality.
1,829 arrested, 755 FIRs lodged: Govt on northeast Delhi riots
Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy told the Rajya Sabha the investigation was carried out in all the cases based on facts and evidence, using the latest scientific techniques, and without any regard to the affiliation or identity of the accused.
Delhi Police acted swiftly, in impartial manner during northeast Delhi riots: Govt to Lok Sabha
Reddy said the police used appropriate force to control the crowd and disperse it and necessary legal and preventive actions were taken by Delhi Police on all complaints and calls received, as per law and procedures.
Opposition questions govt on Delhi riots, BJP blames anti-CAA protests
While Congress, Trinamool Congress and AIMIM were strident in their demand for resignation of home minister Amit Shah and a judicial inquiry under a sitting Supreme Court judge, other parties including NDA allies Janata Dal (United) and BJD struck a more sombre note asking for generous compensation for riot victims.
Notorious gunman Shahrukh, who brandished gun before Delhi cop during riots, arrested from Uttar Pradesh
Shahrukh also reportedly fired eight rounds during the Delhi riots. He was absconding since then and has now been caught by the Delhi police from Bareilly.
Kejriwal calls on PM; Delhi riots discussed
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and the two leaders discussed the situation in the riot-hit Northeast Delhi.
Delhi riots "targeted structural violence": Owaisi
Referring to slogans raised by some youths in Metro stations in Delhi, he said, ".. who are these people telling 'goli maaro desh ke gaddaron ko' (shoot the traitors). Prime Minister this riot happened with planning. This is targetted structural violence and its responsibility is on you." The responsibility of Delhi riots lies at the doorstep of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, he said.
Delhi riots: Govt announces monetary relief, other measures for victims
In a press conference, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that Rs 10 lakh will be given to the families of those who lost their lives, including Rs 1 lakh ex-gratia amount. Rest will given after verification of documents. If the victim is a minor, then Rs 5 lakh will be given to the family.
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