Anti-CAA protests

CAA Implementation Triggers Security Alert In Delhi, Paramilitary Forces March In Northeast, Shaheen Bagh

Delhi witnessed months-long anti-CAA protests in 2019-2020 with Jamia Millia Islamia and Shaheen Bagh being the epicentres of the stir.

Mar 12, 2024, 09:02 AM IST

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 9 accused of setting shop, house on fire

On February 23, 2020, violent clashes  broke out in several areas of Northeast Delhi, including in the Gokalpuri and Kardampuri areas. Clashes were marked by arson, vandalism of property, stone pelting and burning of places of worship which claimed 53 lives and injured several.

Jan 07, 2023, 22:54 PM IST

Anti-CAA protests: Assam govt urges AASU not to disrupt recruitment drive

We may have differences in terms of our ideology, but one should not create a restless environment during one of the largest recruitment drives of the state government, Pijush Hazarika urges protesters.

Aug 18, 2022, 23:18 PM IST

Anti-CAA protests: Delhi HC dismisses plea for hate speech FIR against Union Minister Anurag Thakur

The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition by CPI(M) leaders challenging the trial court's refusal to direct the registration of an FIR against Anurag Thakur for his alleged hate speeches concerning anti-CAA protest at Shaheen Bagh in Delhi.

Jun 13, 2022, 16:53 PM IST

UP govt says it has withdrawn 274 recovery notices against anti-CAA protestors; SC directs refund

The apex court granted liberty to the UP government to proceed against alleged anti-CAA protestors under the new law - Uttar Pradesh Recovery of Damages to Public and Private Property Act notified on August 31, 2020.

Feb 18, 2022, 13:16 PM IST

Withdraw recovery notices to anti-CAA protestors or we will quash it: Supreme Court to UP

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant said that the Uttar Pradesh government has acted like a complainant, adjudicator and prosecutor by itself in conducting the proceedings to attach the properties of the accused.

Feb 11, 2022, 18:55 PM IST

Anti-CAA protests: Delhi court frames sedition charge against Sharjeel Imam, denies him bail

As per the prosecution, Imam had allegedly made speeches at Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University in 2019, where he threatened to cut off Assam and the rest of the Northeast from India.

Jan 25, 2022, 08:17 AM IST

'Calculated attack': Court frames murder charges against four accused in Delhi riots

Charges have also been framed under sections 302 (murder) read with 120B (criminal conspiracy).

Nov 13, 2021, 09:18 AM IST

Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi, arrested during anti-CAA protests, released after court clears him of all charges under UAPA

Gogoi, an Independent MLA from Sivasagar constituency, walked out of the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Thursday, where he was being treated for various ailments, after the special NIA court sent the release order to the Guwahati Central Jail.

Jul 02, 2021, 11:52 AM IST

Notice pasted outside the house of violent protesters against CAA-NRC

Following the violent protests against the CAA-NRC in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow in December last year, the Yogi government has continued to take action against the protesters.

Nov 06, 2020, 12:02 PM IST

Strictness continues against rioters and those who harmed govt property in UP

Following the violent protests against the CAA-NRC in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow in December last year, the Yogi government has continued to take action against the protesters.

Nov 06, 2020, 08:04 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath government takes this step to check crime against women in Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath directed officials to put up posters of those involved in crimes against women at prominent crossings. 

Sep 24, 2020, 21:10 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: Social Media chats reveal roots of Delhi riots in 2019 Lok Sabha poll results, anti-CAA protests

You will be surprised to know that the conspiracy for Delhi riots started immediately after the results of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections were announced, and the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act gave it chance to give it a concrete shape, according to the charge sheet filed by Delhi Police's Special Cell. 

Sep 23, 2020, 02:03 AM IST

Delhi riots: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet under UAPA against 15 conspirators

Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat directed Delhi Police to supply copies of the charge sheet filed on Wednesday to the accused persons.

Sep 18, 2020, 01:46 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: Fake news may trigger riots or create war-like situation between two nations

MoS Home G Kishan Reddy told Parliament on Tuesday that the migration of a large number of workers was triggered by fake news during the lockdown. 

Sep 17, 2020, 01:33 AM IST

Delhi riots: Special Cell files charge sheet against 15 accused for hatching conspiracy

The charge sheet was filed in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Abitabh Rawat. 

Sep 16, 2020, 16:39 PM IST

Delhi riots: Suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain's ED custody extended till September 10

The ED was probing the allegation that Hussain and his linked persons laundered about Rs 1.10 crore funds, by using purported shell or dummy companies, to fuel the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the riots.

Sep 07, 2020, 19:49 PM IST

Delhi riots: HC asks Pinjra Tod member to consider if she wishes bail hearing after charge sheet filing

The Delhi High Court Monday asked a member of the Pinjra Tod, a women's collective, to consider if she wishes her bail application to be heard after two weeks when a charge sheet is likely to be filed for her alleged role in a case related to the communal violence in northeast Delhi during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in February.

Sep 01, 2020, 02:16 AM IST

Anti-CAA activist Sharjeel Imam arrested under UAPA for his role in Delhi riots

The police has imposed a section of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for his alleged involvement in the Delhi riots. 

Aug 25, 2020, 22:28 PM IST

Tahir Hussain confesses of masterminding northeast Delhi riots, says 'wanted to teach lessons'

Suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain is accused along with 10 others in northeast Delhi violence; and murder of an Intelligence Bureau employee Ankit Sharma in Chand Bagh.

Aug 02, 2020, 21:51 PM IST