Tag: Umar Khalid

The denial of bail to both Jyoti Jagtap and Umar Khalid by the Bombay and Delhi HCs marks a new point in UAPA jurisprudence. Sadly, the new point only expands the grounds on which the bail can be denied, on which there is already extensive enough hurdles, enough jurisprudence.

The misinterpretation of terms like ‘comrade’ even in the judiciary makes it hard for advocates of personal liberty says the advocate speaking on recent judicial orders staying acquittal of professor GN Saibaba and refusing bail to Umar Khalid and Jyoti Jagtap

Analysing a few recent judgements where constitutional courts have denied bail interpreting sections of the controversial UAPA, the PUCL brought together legal practioners on this crucial question

Delhi HC denies bail to Khalid as “prima facie case” against Khalid established

Excerpts of Amravati speech read in court; rebuttals to be heard on September 9

Prosecution says Shaheen Bagh protest was not an independent movement driven by Muslim women, and protests were planned in close proximity to Masjids

Prosecution claims Khalid wanted to get international media attention

Matter listed for hearing on August 1, Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad to make submissions

The Court says if case of the prosecution is premised on how offensive the speech was, that by itself won't constitute an offence

Court asks the petitioner to conclude his submissions on Monday