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JNU Cancels Auditorium Booking for Umar Khalid Book Discussion
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express9d ago3 sources

JNU Cancels Auditorium Booking for Umar Khalid Book Discussion

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.

Delhi High Court Addresses Various Legal Cases
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express18d ago2 sources

Delhi High Court Addresses Various Legal Cases

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.

Umar Khalid Denied Interim Bail in Delhi Riots Case
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv3mo ago4 sources

Umar Khalid Denied Interim Bail in Delhi Riots Case

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.

Indian Journalist Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape
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Indian Journalist Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape

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.

Alex Murdaugh Sues Clerk After Murder Conviction Overturned
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Alex Murdaugh Sues Clerk After Murder Conviction Overturned

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.

Indian Supreme Court Criticizes Its Own January Bail Verdict
Worldhindustan-times3mo ago

Indian Supreme Court Criticizes Its Own January Bail Verdict

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.

JNU Cancels Umar Khalid Book Event Amid Controversy
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times9d ago2 sources

JNU Cancels Umar Khalid Book Event Amid Controversy

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.

India Supreme Court Reaffirms Bail Rule, Questions Khalid Denial
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express3mo ago3 sources

India Supreme Court Reaffirms Bail Rule, Questions Khalid Denial

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.