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TopicUmar Khalid

Topic: Umar Khalid

4 yrs since Delhi riots — ‘shoddy probe, erroneous charge sheets’, 183 acquittals & 75 discharges

Lawyers who represented accused say arrests were made hastily and focus was on 'proving a narrative'. Senior cop says probe in all riots cases meticulous, scientific methods used.

Petitions against UAPA & PMLA, Umar Khalid bail plea — speculation over ‘wrong’ listing of cases in SC

In February 2018, SC made the assignment of cases and the roster for judges public. However, controversy has broken out over the listing of cases several times over the past month. 

SC adjourns former JNU student Umar Khalid’s bail plea hearing in UAPA case till 10 January

Khalid, several others were booked under the anti-terror law and several provisions of the IPC for allegedly being 'masterminds' behind February 2020 riots, which left 53 people dead.Khalid, several others were booked under the anti-terror law and several provisions of the IPC for allegedly being 'masterminds' behind February 2020 riots, which left 53 people dead.

‘Judicial evasion’ & man’s best friend faces criticism

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Delhi court grants Umar Khalid interim bail for 7 days to attend sister’s wedding

Khalid was booked under the UAPA and provisions of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly being a mastermind of the February 2020 riots, which had left 53 people dead and over 700 injured.

From Romeo & Juliet to Noble Gases, the ‘secret identities’ of witnesses in 2020 Delhi riots case

Witnesses have been granted protection under Section 44 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, which states their identity may be kept secret if court feels there's threat to their life.

Were 2020 CAA-NRC protests & riots a ‘terrorist act’? Depends on which Delhi HC bench you ask

Differences arose in bail orders of Pinjra Tod activists and a Jamia student and of ex-JNUSU leader Umar Khalid. The disagreement stems from their definition of 'terrorist act'.

‘Not a typical protest in a democracy’: What Delhi HC said as it denied bail to Umar Khalid

Citing WhatsApp chats, alleged meeting at PFI office, speeches, Delhi HC said it was in ‘full agreement’ with trial court that had earlier denied bail to 2020 riots-accused Khalid.

Delhi HC refuses Umar Khalid’s bail plea in 2020 riots case, says ‘no merit in appeal’

Khalid, in jail for over 2 years, sought bail on the ground that he neither had any 'criminal role' in the violence nor any 'conspiratorial connect' with any other accused in the case.

Delhi HC to give verdict tomorrow on Umar Khalid’s bail plea in 2020 riots case

Khalid & several others have been booked under the UAPA and provisions of the IPC for allegedly being 'masterminds' of the riots.

On Camera

PoK burns with anger against Pakistani state. You won’t see it in Kashmir-obsessed Western media

The contrast between Kashmir and PoK is impossible to ignore. One side protests for food and electricity, while the other talks about growth and education.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.