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Delhi High Court Directs Police to File Status Report on Devangana Kalita’s Plea in Delhi Riots Case The Delhi High Court has instructed the Delhi Police to submit a status report on a plea filed by Devangana Kalita , seeking access to protest videos recorded at Jafrabad in connection with the Delhi riots case . The order was issued by Justice Sanjeev Narula , following submissions made by Advocate Adit S. Pujari on behalf of Kalita. The court has scheduled the next hearing for April 23, 2025 . Kalita’s Plea: Demand for Video Footage from Delhi Police Kalita’s legal team argues that: 🔹 Selective video evidence has been used by the prosecution while not providing the full video recordings to the accused. 🔹 The videos will prove that the protest at Jafrabad was peaceful and counter the allegations against her. 🔹 Seizure memos list these videos as evidence, yet they have not been shared with the defense despite four years passing since the incident. Delhi Police’s St...

Delhi High Court Reserves Order on Pleas Against Movie Based on 2020 Delhi Riots Reserves Judgment After Detailed Hearing The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its judgment on three petitions challenging the release of a film reportedly based on the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The bench, comprising Justice Sachin Datta, thoroughly examined arguments from all involved parties, addressing concerns about the film's potential influence on ongoing legal proceedings and the sensitive nature of the subject matter. Petitioners and Their Concerns The first petition was filed by Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the riots case. The second petition was submitted by five individuals, and the third by Umang, an independent candidate contesting the upcoming Delhi Legislative Assembly elections. The primary concern among petitioners was the portrayal of events in the film and its potential impact on legal and political affairs. Filmmakers' Response and Legal Stand Senior Advocate Jayant Meh...

Delhi Riots Bail Hearing: ASG Opposes Bail, Highlights Right to Life and Public Safety The ongoing legal proceedings regarding the Delhi riots of December 2019 and February 2020 took center stage in the Delhi High Court, where the police opposed the bail pleas of multiple accused individuals. The case sheds light on the intricate balance between individual rights and collective safety . Right to Life: A Comprehensive Perspective The Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Sharma , representing the Delhi police, argued vehemently against granting bail to the accused, stressing that the right to life should not be viewed solely in favor of the accused. The ASG highlighted the loss of lives during the riots, emphasizing that the victims and injured also had their right to life violated. He asserted that the violence, which led to 53 deaths and hundreds of injuries , was the result of a planned conspiracy orchestrated by forces hostile to India. Details of the Incident and Casualt...