Persisted With Engaging In Violent Protests To The Extent Of Causing Deaths: Delhi High Court Denies Bail To Athar Khan In 2020 Riots Case
The prosecution alleged that a deep-rooted criminal conspiracy was hatched by several accused persons and individuals, including the present Appellant, to orchestrate large-scale riots in the National Capital Territory of Delhi in protest against the enactment of the CAA and the NRC. These riots were allegedly carried out by inciting widespread communal violence which resulted in the loss of 53 lives, including the death of a Senior Police Officer and an Intelligence Bureau Official, grievous injuries to several Police officers and members of the public, and damage to more than 1,500 public and private properties.
Explanation in simple terms: A Delhi court has decided that a person named Athar Khan, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, will not be released on bail. The court found that Khan was involved in organizing violent protests that resulted in deaths. This means Khan will remain in jail while his case continues. Bail is a temporary release from jail while awaiting trial.