[Delhi Riots 2020] Local Court to hear arguments on point of charge in UAPA cases on day-to day basis from September 11
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Twenty accused persons include Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi, and former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, who have been booked for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy to incite the riots
A Delhi Court from September 11 onwards will hear arguments on a day-to-day basis in the UAPA cases filed in connection with the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.
Arguments will be heard pertaining to charges against twenty accused persons including Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi, and former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, who have been booked for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy to incite the riots. Two accused, Suleman Siddiqui and Amanullah, have been declared proclaimed offenders in the case.
Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Amitabh Rawat of Karkardooma Court ordered, “The compliance under Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents) qua all the charge sheeted accused persons is complete. Hence, list the matter for arguments on the point of charge on September 11, 2023, onwards for day-to-day hearing”.
The judge said that the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) will begin the arguments on September 11 and all accused have to appear physically during the hearings. SPP Amit Prasad will appear on behalf of the Delhi Police.
"All the accused persons shall appear physically on next date onwards. The IO [Investigating Officer] concerned shall remain present on the next date of hearing. Copy of this order be sent to the concerned Jail superintended for information and compliance”, the court added.
Case Title: State v. Tahir Hussain & Others