Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case: Fresh Hearing Begins After Judge Transfers in Higher Judiciary
Trending Today Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case: Fresh Hearing Begins After Judge Transfers in Higher Judiciary Delhi High Court Issues Dynamic Injunction to Block Illegal Streaming of ICC World Cup by Rogue Websites LEGAL JOB OPPORTUNITY AT A.G. & ASSOCIATES LEGAL JOB OPPORTUNITY AT WINT WEALTH JOB OPPORTUNITY AT MERAKI LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT PRS LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH Ajaz Khan Seeks Anticipatory Bail from Bombay High Court in Rape Case Involving Actress INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT MSGIP ADVOCATES & ATTORNEYS LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT A.G. & ASSOCIATES Incarceration Due to Trial Delay Violates Article 21: Supreme Court Grants Bail Despite NDPS Act Bar – Ankur Chaudhary v. State of Madhya Pradesh (2024) Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case: Fresh Hearing Begins After Judge Transfers in Higher Judiciary PRABHAT KUMAR BILTORIA 04 June 2025 The Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case is set to restart after the transfer of judges in the Delhi Higher Judiciary. The new judge, ASJ Lalit Kumar, will hear fresh arguments, including the Delhi Police’s extensive chargesheet. Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case to Resume After Major Judicial Transfers Following significant judicial restructuring in the Delhi High Court, a new phase begins in the high-profile larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. The case will now be reviewed afresh by a new judge in the Delhi sessions court, marking a renewed legal process amid ongoing scrutiny. Arguments in the Case Had Reached an Advanced Stage Prior to this development, the prosecution had already completed its arguments in the case. In addition, five of the accused individuals had also finished presenting their defense on the charges. The case was initially registered by the Delhi Police‘s Special Cell through a First Information Report (FIR) in 2020. However, arguments concerning the framing of charges only began in 2024 and were presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai. Massive Judicial Reshuffle Impacts Case Progress A recent administrative order from the Delhi High Court led to the transfer of 135 judges, including Judge Bajpai. This reshuffle interrupted the legal continuity of the case. Notably, Judge Amitabh Rawat was originally overseeing the case for several years before being replaced by Judge Bajpai. Only Judge Bajpai had heard the arguments related to the charges. ASJ Lalit Kumar to Hear Arguments Anew Due to this change, the entire process of hearing arguments will begin anew before the new presiding judge, Additional Sessions Judge Lalit Kumar. The prosecution is required to reintroduce all relevant documentation, including the extensive 17,000-page chargesheet submitted by the Delhi Police. Court Orders Expedited Proceedings During the preliminary hearing, Judge Lalit Kumar emphasized that a significant amount of time has already been lost. He directed both the prosecution and the defense counsel to submit their schedules for presenting arguments. This includes timelines and expected durations. The judge stated, “Ld. SPP and the counsels for the accused persons shall provide each other with the schedule of arguments.” Conclusion: A Critical Legal Milestone Ahead The restart of hearings in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case marks a crucial turn in one of India’s most closely watched legal proceedings. With Judge Lalit Kumar now overseeing the case, the pace and direction of arguments will be closely monitored as the judicial system seeks resolution in this prolonged legal battle. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as Sada Law. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Live Cases Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case: Fresh Hearing Begins After Judge Transfers in Higher Judiciary Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case: Fresh Hearing Begins After Judge Transfers in Higher Judiciary Sada Law • June 4, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments Delhi High Court Issues Dynamic Injunction to Block Illegal Streaming of ICC World Cup by Rogue Websites Delhi High Court Issues Dynamic Injunction to Block Illegal Streaming of ICC World Cup by Rogue Websites Sada Law • June 4, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments Ajaz Khan Seeks Anticipatory Bail from Bombay High Court in Rape Case Involving Actress Ajaz Khan Seeks Anticipatory Bail from Bombay High Court in Rape Case Involving Actress Sada Law • June 4, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments 1 2 3 … 5 Next »