Umar Khalid's counsel concluded arguments against UAPA charges in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, questioning police claims of secret meetings, the criminality of a 'chakka jam' call, and police inaction despite having prior information.
Counsel's Arguments Against Charges
On October 28, Senior Advocate Paid questioned, "Who posts photographs of secret meetings on Facebook? Senior advocate Tridip Pais appeared for Umar Khalid and argued that it is alleged by the police that there was a call for a chakka jam. Giving a call for chakka jaam is not a crime and doesn't have any criminality.
He further argued that, as per the Delhi police, there was a meeting at Jungpura attended by Umar Khalid and others. However, no persons other than Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have been made accused.
Senior advocate also submitted that, as per the allegations, there was a meeting at Jantar Mantar on January 8, 2020. As per the CDR Umar Khalid was not present at Jantar Mantar in 8 January meeting. He also submitted that in this case, no part of UAPA is attracted; this is only a magistrate triable case.
During the arguements, it was submitted that Umar Khalid was detained alongwith Yogendra Yadav and 293 others on December 19, 2019.
Questioning Police Evidence and Inaction
He also argued that, as per the police, there was a secret meeting held in Jafrabad and the same was attended by Umar Khalid. It is stated that the Photo of a secret meeting was found on Facebook. Senior advocate Pais questioned who posted the photos of the secret meeting on Facebook.
He also raised questions about why there is no recovery from the accused persons. It was alleged that Gulfisha had asked the people of Jafrabad to bring red chilli and other things. He said that no recovery is effected to show violence.
It was further argued that the police had information of the conspiracy of violence. "Why police was not able to contain the situation in February, if they had prior information of violence?" Pais questioned.
It was also argued that Umar Khalid helped the police and kept giving them information.
Police Allegations and Case Status
Delhi police alleged that a conspiracy was hatched by the accused persons and as a result of the same, violence occured in North East Delhi in February 2020. Police have already filed chargesheet and supplementary charge sheets against Umar Khalid and others accused persons under UAPA. (ANI)
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