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Delhi Riots

Failing the Constitution on personal liberty

The Supreme Court says “bail is the rule”, reminds courts that constitutional liberty overrides statutory embargoes, and cautions against indefinite incarceration. Yet, trial courts still feel compelled to err on the side of detention, especially in politically sensitive prosecutions. (HT Archvie)

Published 7 days ago

2020 Delhi riots: Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move fresh bail pleas in larger conspiracy case

2020 Delhi riots: Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move fresh bail pleas in larger conspiracy case

Published 30 days ago

SC refers Umar Khalid plea to larger bench, grants bail to 2 other accused

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi

Updated 51 days ago

Umar Khalid moves Delhi HC for interim bail; hearing likely tomorrow

Khalid applied for 15 days of interim bail to attend the 40th day ceremony (Chehlum) of his deceased uncle and to visit his mother, who is scheduled to undergo surgery. His plea was rejected by a Delhi court earlier this week.

Updated 52 days ago

SC criticises its January verdict denying bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

‘Bail Is The Rule’: Supreme Court Criticises Its Own January Verdict On Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam

Updated 55 days ago

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Photos

Photos: A year later, revisiting spots that were hit hard during the Delhi riots

Photos: A year later, revisiting spots that were hit hard during the Delhi riots

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Videos

'Bulldozers of hate': Rahul Gandhi rips into PM over Jahangirpuri demolitions

'Bulldozers of hate': Rahul Gandhi rips into PM over Jahangirpuri demolitions

SC halts bulldozers in Jahangirpuri, Orders 'status quo'; Hearing tomorrow

SC halts bulldozers in Jahangirpuri, Orders 'status quo'; Hearing tomorrow

Bulldozers raze 'illegal' shanties in Delhi's Jahangirpuri amid fear, chaos

Bulldozers raze 'illegal' shanties in Delhi's Jahangirpuri amid fear, chaos 

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