Advocates Urge Supreme Court for Quick Bail Decisions in 2020 Delhi Riots Case

A coalition of advocates, law researchers, and students has called on the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court to expediently address bail pleas for those accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case. The group cites delays and calls for timely judgements and compensation for affected families.

A group of advocates, law researchers, and students have called on the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court to expedite the bail pleas of the accused in the case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

The National Alliance for Justice, Accountability and Rights (NAJAR) has issued a statement urging the courts to decide the bail petitions of all 20 accused, including activists Sharjeel Imam, Khalid Saifi, and former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, within two weeks.

The case, investigated by the Delhi Police Special Cell, involves charges of inciting riots. NAJAR highlighted delays in bail hearings and requested orders for appropriate compensation to the accused and their families. They also suggested that judges should issue orders in bail matters before transfer or elevation.