In 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, trial to be delayed again after judge’s transfer
Five of the 18 accused people in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case had concluded their arguments over the past few months but will now have to argue from scratch
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ASJ Kumar, who replaced ASJ Sameer Bajpai, stated that the arguments on charge have to be expedited and listed the case on June 6. This was the first time he had heard the case. (File)
Following a recent reshuffle of 135 judges across Delhi, the trial in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots is set to be delayed again. The case was at the stage of arguments on charges, after which the trial was likely to begin.
Five of the 18 accused people had concluded their arguments over the past few months. They will now have to argue from scratch, as will Special Public Prosecutors Amit Prasad and Madhukar Pandey, who had concluded their arguments from the Delhi Police Special Cell’s side.
“Accordingly, all Special Public Prosecutors and counsel of accused persons are directed to furnish their schedule regarding the time frame and manner in which they will address arguments, particularly time/hours taken by them,” said Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Lalit Kumar of Karkardooma Court in his order on Monday. ASJ Kumar, who replaced ASJ Sameer Bajpai, stated that the arguments on charge have to be expedited and listed the case on June 6. This was the first time he had heard the case.
Judge Bajpai had been transferred following an administrative order issued by the HC last week. This is the second time the case has been delayed because of a routine transfer.
In October 2023, the Court of ASJ Amitabh Rawat (who heard the cases before ASJ Bajpai) directed arguments on charges to be conducted on a day-to-day basis. Judge Rawat was transferred in mid-December 2023.
The Special Cell is investigating the alleged conspiracy behind the riots that broke out in February 2020 and left 53 dead and over 700 injured.
It has booked the 18 accused under relevant provisions of the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Indian Penal Code.
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