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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.
india news
Updated on Jul 15, 2026 07:15 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 09:00 pm IST

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,
india news
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 01:59 pm IST

'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.
india news
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 12:00 pm IST

‘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.
india news
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 09:00 am IST

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
india news
Updated on Jul 13, 2026 10:32 pm IST

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
india news
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 12:00 am IST

Failing the Constitution on personal liberty

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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)
editorials
Published on Jul 05, 2026 09:22 pm IST

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
delhi news
Published on Jun 13, 2026 01:45 pm IST

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
india news
Updated on May 22, 2026 09:00 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on May 21, 2026 06:56 pm IST

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
india news
Updated on May 18, 2026 06:23 pm IST

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)
delhi news
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 12:21 pm IST

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

Former JNU student Umar Khalid
delhi news
Published on Apr 21, 2026 04:30 am IST

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)
india news
Updated on Apr 20, 2026 08:45 pm IST

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

Khalid has been in custody since September 13, 2020. (HT Archive)
india news
Published on Apr 14, 2026 04:58 am IST

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)
india news
Published on Apr 13, 2026 12:50 pm IST

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
delhi news
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 03:13 pm IST

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

Delhi riots case: Two acquitted as court finds gaps in prosecution evidence
delhi news
Published on Mar 18, 2026 07:19 pm IST

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
delhi news
Published on Mar 09, 2026 07:43 pm IST

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.
india news
Updated on Mar 09, 2026 05:01 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Mar 03, 2026 06:51 am IST

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

Delhi riots case: Court acquits man accused of arson, rioting
india news
Published on Jan 31, 2026 02:25 pm IST

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 ₹20,000.
india news
Updated on Jan 30, 2026 07:16 pm IST

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)
opinion
Updated on Jan 21, 2026 09:30 pm IST

Wise counsel for the courts

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The judiciary has appeared hesitant in granting bail on account of delay in the politically sensitive cases, the latest example being the Supreme Court refusing relief to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam earlier this month. (HT Archive)
editorials
Updated on Jan 19, 2026 09:09 pm IST

‘Imam withdrew from Delhi anti-CAA stir before riots begun’

Imam also said there were no call records or meetings to suggest he was mentored by Umar Khalid. (PTI)
delhi news
Published on Jan 11, 2026 12:41 pm IST

MEA's sharp response on Mamdani's letter to Umar Khalid: ‘Personal prejudices’

Expressing a mild disapproval for Zohran Mamdani’s letter, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday during the weekly press conference that public representatives are expected to be “respectful of judiciary in other democracies”.
india news
Updated on Jan 10, 2026 05:38 am IST

Who are the five co-accused in Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam case granted SC bail

The combination of images show Meeran Haider, Gulfishan Fatima and Shifa ur Rehman.
india news
Updated on Jan 08, 2026 03:12 am IST

‘You will rise…’: Mahua Moitra shares poem for Umar Khalid after SC bail denial

TMC MP Mahua Moitra during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi.
india news
Updated on Jan 07, 2026 06:21 pm IST
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