Supreme Court Extends Deadline for Delhi Police in 2020 Riots Bail Case
Delhi riots case: SC grants Delhi Police two weeks to respond to accused’s bail plea
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The Supreme Court of India has granted Delhi Police an additional two weeks to respond to bail pleas from Tasleem Ahmed and Abdul Khalid Saifi, accused in the February 2020 riots conspiracy case. This follows a prior dismissal of their bail requests by the Delhi High Court, emphasizing that delays in trial alone do not warrant bail.
- 01Supreme Court grants two-week extension for Delhi Police to respond to bail pleas.
- 02Bail pleas are from Tasleem Ahmed and Abdul Khalid Saifi, linked to the February 2020 riots.
- 03Delhi High Court previously dismissed Ahmed's bail plea, citing trial delays are insufficient for bail.
- 04The riots resulted in 53 deaths and over 700 injuries during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC).
- 05Several activists, including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, are also implicated in the case.
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On Monday, the Supreme Court of India extended the deadline for the Delhi Police to respond to the bail pleas of Tasleem Ahmed and Abdul Khalid Saifi, who are accused in a larger conspiracy related to the February 2020 riots in Delhi. The bench, comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale, granted the two-week extension after the police requested more time. Previously, the Delhi High Court had dismissed Ahmed's bail plea on September 2, 2022, stating that the mere delay in trial does not justify bail unless there is a clear violation of fundamental rights. The February 2020 riots, triggered by protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), resulted in 53 deaths and over 700 injuries. Activists such as Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam are also among those accused of orchestrating the violence.
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The ongoing legal proceedings may affect public perceptions and the political climate surrounding the 2020 riots and related protests.
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