While denying his plea, Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat had held that the allegations against him of having been part of the conspiracy to orchestrate the riots were prima facie true.
The order underscored the defence’s contention that accused Haider worked on socio-political issues besides having a PhD, contending it was not relevant at the time of deciding the bail application.
Besides Haider, the Delhi Police Special Cell has chargesheeted Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, United Against Hate activist Khalid Saifi, former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, Pinjra Tod activists Gulfisha Fatima, Safoora Zargar, Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita.
They were accused of hatching a “common conspiracy” by calling for a march, leading a mob and instigating communal feelings.
While Jahan was granted bail in the case, the Court had dismissed the bail application of Khalid and Fatima recently.
The Delhi Police claimed that a large number of students, ex-students and other members of a particular community participated in the anti-CAA rally.
Source: Barandbench
