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Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate on Monday dismissed former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud’s remarks on 2020 Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid’s prolonged incarceration without trial as “fancy words,” prompting BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla to accuse her of questioning the judges’ integrity.Also Read | ‘Grant bail in…
JAIPUR: Prolonged prison terms without trial undermine constitutional justice and demand bail, former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said Sunday, citing cases such as Umar Khalid’s and warning courts to rigorously test national security claims.Speaking at Jaipur Literature Festival, Chandrachud said when state invokes national security, “the court is duty bound to carefully scrutinise…
AI-generated image used for representation (Source: ChatGPT) Umar still in “qaid,” and there is no different picture for Sharjeel Imam. A long spell behind bars, even before the formal beginning of the trial, cannot simply be a “trump card” or a “gateway to bail” in cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Supreme Court…
On January 6, 2026, Bollywood buzzed with big updates as Vikram Bhatt and wife Shwetambari were denied bail in a Udaipur fraud case, Hema Malini clarified multiple prayer meets for Dharmendra, Deepika Padukone addressed fan demand for a Ranbir rom‑com, Namit Malhotra shared a Ramayana BTS, and Priyadarshan reacted to Arshad Warsi’s ‘Hulchul’ remarks. On…
Rajasthan HC denies bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and wife Shwetambari in ₹30 cr Udaipur fraud case. Court sees deliberate fund diversion beyond contract breach, per Justice Sameer Jain. Arrested in Mumbai, prior bail rejected. Police probe continues. Complainant Dr. Ajay Murdia alleges ₹30-40 cr loss on unmade films. Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife…
NEW DELHI: A group of JNU students raised controversial slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on campus after the Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 riots conspiracy case.According to a purported video of the protest, which was held on Monday night, slogans condemning…
Giriraj Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Giriraj Singh on Monday said Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam’s actions were the “same” as those of Pakistani terrorist Kasab, as the Supreme Court refused bail to Khalid and Imam in the 2020 north-east Delhi riots case. Welcoming the Supreme Court’s decision, the BJP leader said: “Umar…
Umar Khalid with Banjyosna Lahiri. NEW DELHI: After the Supreme Court verdict on Monday denying him bail, Umar Khalid said that jail was his life now. His partner Banjyosna Lahiri said that he was happy and relieved for the co-accused who were granted bail, even as he remarked that prison has now become his life.Sharing…
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla (ANI image) NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to deny bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 north-east Delhi riots case.Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla hailed the verdict as “Satyameva Jayate” and demanded that the Congress must apologize for “defending” the accused.Following…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam — lodged in Tihar jail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) linked to 2020 Delhi riots.The bench of justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria said that prosecution material disclosed a prima facie case against Umar Khalid and…
