HC grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in sedition case

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday in its order granted bail to activist and student Sharjeel Imam in a sedition and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) case for allegedly making inflammatory speeches in Delhi’s Jamia area and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). But the Delhi HC order did not ensure Imam release from jail,…

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Soren withdraws plea against arrest after SC raps him

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for “suppressing facts” regarding filing of regular bail plea in trial court in a money laundering case, prompting the JMM leader to withdraw his petition challenging arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. A two-judge vacation bench of the top court, led…

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National security of paramount importance, says SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside a verdict of the Madras High Court which had granted bail to eight alleged PFI members and office bearers, saying national security is always of “paramount importance” and any act aiding terrorist activity is liable to be restricted. The apex court said it was satisfied with…

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