2020 Delhi Riots ‘Larger Conspiracy’: Year after Court Ordered Day-to-Day Hearings, Where Does the Case Stand?
Nirbhay Thakur | 12 September 2024 | The Indian Express
A year ago, a Delhi court ordered day-to-day hearings in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case. Since then, a judge has been transferred and arguments have been heard afresh. Twelve of the 18 accused, including former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and Umar Khalid, continue to remain in jail while six are out on bail.
The Delhi Police Special Cell is investigating the alleged conspiracy behind the riots that broke out in February 2020 which left 53 dead and over 700 injured. They have booked the accused under relevant provisions of the stringent anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the IPC. The first chargesheet was filed on November 20, 2020, and the fourth supplementary charge sheet was filed on June 8, 2023 — after two-and-a-half years…