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Introduction Surendra Koli, one of the two men accused in the infamous 2006 Nithari killings, walked out of Luksar Jail on Wednesday evening after 18 years in custody. His release came a day after the Supreme Court acquitted him in the last pending case against him, closing a legal saga that had shocked the nation with allegations of child murders, sexual assault, and even cannibalism. The acquittal marks a crucial moment for India’s criminal justice system, raising questions about flawed investigations, procedural lapses, and wrongful incarceration. Koli’s Release from Luksar Jail Koli, now 49, stepped out of Luksar Jail at 7:16 pm, dressed in a powder-blue shirt, black pants, and a navy jacket. Jail officials, including Superintendent Brijesh Kumar, described him as calm and emotionless upon receiving the release order. No family members were present; only three lawyers accompanied him. During his imprisonment at Luksar Jail, Koli maintained a quiet routine. He woke up at 5:30 a...

Delhi Riots Case 2020: High Court Dismisses Sharjeel Imam's Plea for Early Hearing of Bail Petition The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Sharjeel Imam, seeking an early hearing of his bail plea, which has been pending for the last 28 months. Imam, a former Ph.D. student of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has been in custody since January 28, 2020, as one of the accused in the larger conspiracy case of the Delhi Riots 2020. Dismissal of Plea for Early Hearing The division bench, led by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, rejected the plea, emphasizing that the bail matter is already scheduled for a hearing on October 7, 2024. The court saw no necessity for advancing the hearing date. Imam had filed this petition challenging the trial court's order, dated April 11, 2022, which had dismissed his regular bail application. Timeline of Appeal and Delays The plea highlighted that the appeal against the trial court’s order has been pending for 28 months, which has led to pr...