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Dissenters like Umar Khalid jailed, killers walk free: Ex-Delhi HC judge

Umar Khalid (HT Photos)

Published 1 day ago

Delhi riots: Tahir Hussain, 4 others get life terms in IB staffer's murder case

Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain being escorted by police personnel as he leaves after a hearing in the case of the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots,

Updated 1 day ago

'Murderous mob dragged him': The day IB official was killed in Delhi riots

Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain being taken as Karkardooma Court sentences life imprisonment to him.

Updated 2 days ago

Delhi high court issues notice on former JNU scholar Umar Khalid’s bail plea

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University scholar Umar Khalid. (HT PHOTO)

Published 2 days ago

Delhi Police seeks capital punishment for Tahir Hussain, 4 others

The court reserved its order on the quantum of sentence for July 31. (Photo for representation)

Updated 5 days ago

Tahir Hussain, armed mob dragged, murdered IB officer Ankit Sharma: Delhi court

The municipal body had suspended the AAP councillor Tahir Hussain who has been booked in at least 10 cases related to the north-east Delhi riots.

Updated 18 days ago

In Kejriwal-Malviya spat after Tahir Hussain's conviction, a jibe at AIMIM too

Aam Aadmi Party National convenor Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference at party headquarters, in New Delhi.

Updated 19 days ago

Delhi riots were ‘anti-Hindu massacre’: BJP after Tahir Hussain's conviction

A Delhi court convicted former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and four others for the killing of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots,

Updated 19 days ago

'Insaaf nahi hua': Tahir Hussain broke down after conviction in IB staffer case

On Monday, Hussain broke down in court as Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh pronounced him guilty, while his counsel tried to console him.

Updated 19 days ago

‘Judge understood father’s pain': IB staffer's kin on Tahir Hussain conviction

A Delhi court convicted former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and four others for the killing of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

Updated 19 days ago

Delhi riots: Murdered IB officer's kin want Tahir Hussain, other convicts hanged

IB staffer Ankit Sharma was murdered during Delhi riots in February, 2020

Updated 20 days ago

Former AAP leader Tahir Hussain convicted in IB officer's murder case

Former AAP leader Tahir Hussain convicted in IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder case

Updated 20 days ago

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 28 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 50 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 72 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 73 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 76 days ago

Delhi HC dismisses petition challenging Ishrat Jahan’s bail in 2020 riots case

The bench clarified that it has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case. (Representative file photo)

Updated 100 days ago

2020 Delhi riots case: SC rejects Khalid’s plea against bail denial

Former JNU student Umar Khalid

Published 104 days ago

Supreme Court rejects Umar Khalid’s review petition to seek bail in 2020 case

Umar Khalid has been in custody since September 13, 2020. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

Updated 104 days ago

SC bail denial: Umar Khalid seeks review, urges open hearing

Khalid has been in custody since September 13, 2020. (HT Archive)

Published 111 days ago

Umar Khalid seeks open hearing in review against bail refusal in Delhi riot case

While denying bail to Khalid and Imam, the court had granted relief to five co-accused. (PTI)

Published 111 days ago

Nothing left in 2020 plea of Delhi riots accused over 'leak' of disclosure statement: HC

Nothing left in 2020 plea of Delhi riots accused over 'leak' of disclosure statement: HC

Updated 131 days ago

Delhi riots case: Two acquitted as court finds gaps in prosecution evidence

Delhi riots case: Two acquitted as court finds gaps in prosecution evidence

Published 137 days ago

SC rejects Devangana Kalita’s plea for reconstruction of case diary in 2020 Delhi riots case

SC rejects Devangana Kalita’s plea for reconstruction of case diary in 2020 Delhi riots case

Published 146 days ago

Delhi court grants 10-day interim bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case

Sharjeel Imam was charged under section 15A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) along with fellow activist Umar Khalid.

Updated 146 days ago

CBI junks claim Kapil Mishra had role in 2020 northeast Delhi riots death

The CBI discarded the allegation by one of the victims that Kapil Mishra had exhorted the public for indulging in violence, claiming that no other victim or witness supported this claim.

Published 152 days ago

Delhi riots case: Court acquits man accused of arson, rioting

Delhi riots case: Court acquits man accused of arson, rioting

Published 183 days ago

Delhi riots accused Khalid Saifi granted 13-day interim bail for a wedding

The court granted Khalid Saifi the relief from February 6 to February 13, 2026, on furnishing a personal bond of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000.

Updated 184 days ago

In overcrowded prisons, justice has lost its way

The presumption of innocence, enshrined in the Constitution, appears to have no practical value inside prison walls. The law insists they are presumed innocent, but in practice many spend longer in prison awaiting trial. (HT Archive)

Updated 193 days ago

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