
JNU Refuses to Discuss Umar Khalid’s Certified PhD Thesis
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) certified Umar Khalid’s PhD thesis but is now reportedly refusing to discuss it, raising questions about academic freedom.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) certified Umar Khalid’s PhD thesis but is now reportedly refusing to discuss it, raising questions about academic freedom.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) cancelled the booking for an auditorium intended for a discussion on Umar Khalid's book, 'Fractured Communities.' The university cited non-disclosure of event details as the reason for the cancellation.

The Delhi High Court is actively addressing several legal matters, including seeking speedy proceedings in a BPCL plea, clarifying earning capacity in a maintenance case, and requesting a police reply on Umar Khalid's bail plea in the 2020 riots case.

Goa police are questioning the organizers of student protests regarding their funding and the intent behind placards supporting Umar Khalid.
Goa Chief Minister Sawant criticized the NEET protest, stating it stooped to the 'lowest intellectual level' and questioned the use of Umar Khalid placards.
A Delhi court has restored two weekly video calls for Umar Khalid, who is accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case. This decision allows him to have two family video meetings every week.

Activist Umar Khalid, one of India’s most prominent political prisoners, shares his experiences from six years in an Indian jail without trial and reiterates his opposition to the Narendra Modi government.
The Supreme Court has referred the question of bail under the UAPA to a larger bench due to conflicting views, while also granting interim bail to Umar Khalid for three days to attend to his ailing mother's surgery. This decision comes amidst a debate on whether trial delays should be a ground for bail in UAPA cases.
A Delhi court has rejected Umar Khalid's interim bail plea in the Delhi riots case, stating that the grounds raised, including his uncle's death ritual and his mother's surgery, were 'not reasonable' for temporary release.

India's Supreme Court bench critiqued its earlier judgment denying bail to Umar Khalid and Imam in the Delhi Riots case, suggesting it diluted a binding precedent.

The BJP has petitioned the Bengaluru police to prevent an event that is being organized in support of Umar Khalid.

Umar Khalid has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court challenging the denial of his bail in connection with the Delhi riots case.

In an interview, student activist Neha Bora shared her views on Naxalism, the case of Umar Khalid, and outlined her conditions for potentially contesting elections.

High-profile Indian journalist and Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a colleague in 2013. The Bombay High Court upheld his conviction, with the survivor's mother expressing relief at the outcome.

The Chief Minister of Goa has publicly defended the police's actions regarding the questioning of individuals displaying a 'Free Umar Khalid' placard, amidst public scrutiny.

Goa police have reportedly required protesters to complete a detailed 240-point questionnaire, including questions about shouting slogans like 'Free Umar Khalid,' raising concerns about freedom of expression.

Police in Goa took action at a protest after a placard reading 'Free Umar Khalid' was displayed. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the activist's detention.
A Delhi court has again rejected fresh bail applications from Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who are accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The court cited a Supreme Court order as a reason for its decision.

Umar Khalid's new book offers a fresh perspective on the history of Adivasi politics and their agency, aiming to rewrite previous understandings of the subject.
Umar Khalid has moved the Delhi High Court seeking interim bail, with a hearing scheduled for tomorrow, following a lower court's rejection of his 15-day interim bail application.

Alex Murdaugh has filed a lawsuit against a former court clerk whose actions led to his murder convictions being vacated. The lawsuit follows allegations of jury tampering and improper conduct by the clerk during his trial.

The Indian Supreme Court has criticized its own January verdict that denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, reiterating that 'bail is the rule and jail is an exception' even in cases prosecuted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The Supreme Court of India has rejected Umar Khalid's review petition, upholding the denial of bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots case. Khalid had sought a review of the earlier decision to deny him bail.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) canceled an event for Umar Khalid's book, citing a lack of full disclosure regarding the event's details. The cancellation followed claims of credit from the ABVP student group.

A former Delhi High Court judge criticized the Indian justice system, highlighting that dissenters like Umar Khalid remain jailed for years while serious offenders walk free.

Umar Khalid has moved the High Court for the third time, seeking bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, following previous rejections.

A civil rights group has criticized the First Information Report (FIR) filed in Bengaluru over posters featuring Umar Khalid, arguing that only the police were provoked by the display.

Umar Khalid, an Indian activist, writes an opinion piece reflecting on his thesis during an extraordinary time and a promise he intends to keep.

Umar Khalid has broken his silence on being imprisoned for nearly six years without trial, calling it a "travesty of justice." Shashi Tharoor echoed these sentiments, urging for the legal process to proceed.
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case, have filed fresh bail pleas in a Delhi court. The court has requested a response from the police regarding their applications.

India's Supreme Court has reaffirmed that 'bail is the rule and jail the exception' even in cases under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), raising questions about conflicting court views on bail for individuals like Umar Khalid.
India's Supreme Court has reaffirmed the principle that "bail is the rule, jail is the exception," granting bail to a UAPA accused. The court also expressed reservations regarding a previous order that denied bail to activist Umar Khalid.

An article explores the question of whether the law applies differently to speeches made by a minister compared to those made by an ordinary citizen, referencing cases involving Anurag Thakur and Umar Khalid.

Umar Khalid has requested an open court hearing for his bail review petition, following the Supreme Court's denial of his bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots.