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High-profile Indian journalist and Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a colleague in 2013. The Bombay High Court upheld his conviction, with the survivor's mother expressing relief at the outcome.
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case, have filed fresh bail pleas in a Delhi court. The court has requested a response from the police regarding their applications.
Sharjeel Imam, a prominent figure, quietly participated in his brother's wedding, held in a private setting away from public attention.
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia regarding the Enforcement Directorate's plea to expunge remarks made in a trial court order that discharged all 23 accused in the CBI's excise policy case.
The Delhi High Court has requested a response from the police regarding a fresh bail plea filed by Sharjeel Imam in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots case. Imam is facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The Supreme Court has referred the question of bail under the UAPA to a larger bench due to conflicting views, while also granting interim bail to Umar Khalid for three days to attend to his ailing mother's surgery. This decision comes amidst a debate on whether trial delays should be a ground for bail in UAPA cases.
Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the "larger conspiracy" case related to the Delhi riots of 2020, reached his ancestral village Kako after six years to attend his younger brother Muzzammil Imam's wedding…
A Delhi court has again rejected fresh bail applications from Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who are accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The court cited a Supreme Court order as a reason for its decision.
The Indian Supreme Court has criticized its own January verdict that denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, reiterating that 'bail is the rule and jail is an exception' even in cases prosecuted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Sharjeel Imam has been granted interim bail for 10 days to attend his brother's wedding and visit his ailing mother, with strict conditions including no media interaction and limited contact with case-related individuals.