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Ayushi Saraogi and Gauri Kashyap | 18th Oct 2022
The Delhi HC on October 18th held that there was a valid case against Khalid for the offences he was accused of.
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Justices Bhatnagar and Mridul said that the NIA's evidence established a prima facie case against Mr. Khalid.
Ayushi Saraogi
A Delhi Court denied Khalid bail, stating the facts indicated his conspiring to riot. Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached the Delhi HC.
Gauri Kashyap
Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 lays down stringent provisions for the grant of bail.
Tracing the history of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Balu Nair and Jai Brunner