New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the bail plea filed by Athar Khan, one of the accused in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, after orally observing that WhatsApp chats placed on record prima facie indicated his active involvement in the alleged conspiracy.A Division Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain made the observations while hearing submissions on behalf of Khan, who has challenged a trial court…
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New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday granted three days’ interim bail to jailed student activist Umar Khalid in connection with the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, to enable him to spend time with his ailing mother, who is scheduled to undergo surgery next month. A Division Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain allowed Khalid interim bail from June 1 to June 3 after taking an “empathetic view” of the matter.“Interim bail is granted f…
New Delhi, May 22 (ANS) Jailed student activist Umar Khalid has moved the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court order denying him interim bail in connection with the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Khalid on Thursday sought interim bail on humanitarian grounds to attend the Chehlum ceremony of his late uncle and to take care of his ailing mother, who is scheduled to undergo surgery next month.As per the causelist published on the official website of the Delhi High Co…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted bail to Salim Malik alias Munna in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, holding that his role was akin to that of certain co-accused who have already been enlarged on bail by the Supreme Court.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain observed that the allegations against Malik placed him in the category of a “local-level facilitator” rather than a key conspirator involved in conceptualisi…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) A Delhi court on Tuesday dismissed an interim bail plea filed by jailed student activist Umar Khalid, who had sought temporary release to attend the Chehlum of his uncle and to take care of his ailing mother, scheduled to undergo surgery next month. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of the Karkardooma Courts rejected the application filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), read with Section 439 of the CrPC, seeking 15 days’ interi…
Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) Strongly criticising the Karnataka Police’s action against Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) members for protesting at an event supporting Umar Khalid, who was arrested on sedition charges, the Karnataka BJP alleged that such actions could turn Bengaluru into a hub for “urban Naxal” activities.BJP State President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Wednesday criticised the Karnataka government for allegedly allowing events that, he claimed, glorify individuals accused in ca…
Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) The arrest of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) workers is a disgraceful misuse of power — a calculated attempt to crush nationalist voices and intimidate the youth of this state, said senior BJP leader and Karnataka Assembly Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka. Ashoka, in a statement on Wednesday, said, “Let there be no doubt – the BJP Karnataka unit will confront this head-on. We will not allow Karnataka to be turned into a safe haven for divisive forces while patriots…
Bengaluru, April 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) members held a protest near the Bangalore International Centre in Domlur locality on Tuesday, opposing the Karnataka government’s permission for the release of a book on JNU activist Umar Khalid, who is currently lodged in the Tihar Jail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots case. The Police detained the protesters.The protesters raised slogans against the Congress-led state…
Bengaluru, April 27 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP delegation met Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Seemanth Kumar Singh, on Monday and submitted a memorandum demanding the cancellation of an event supporting Umar Khalid, citing concerns over peace in Bengaluru city. Umar Khalid is currently under arrest under anti-terrorism laws.“We urge you to consider our request in the interest of the city and cancel the event,” the BJP said.The delegation included Bengaluru Central MP P.C. Mohan, BJP State Spoke…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition filed by student activist Umar Khalid challenging its January 5 judgment that had denied him bail in the alleged larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. After considering the material placed on record, a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N. V. Anjaria rejected the plea, observing that no valid ground for review was made out.“Having gone through the review petition and also the documents enclosed, we d…