Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, accused in the deadly 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy, has moved Karkardooma Court for interim bail on health grounds. The plea underscores his need for immediate surgical intervention, requesting a 30-day respite from March 20.
Presiding over the matter, the court swiftly directed Delhi Police to file replies and ordered jail officials to submit a comprehensive health assessment report. This procedural step signals the judiciary’s intent to scrutinize claims amid ongoing trial proceedings.
Hussain’s prior bail bids have been rebuffed, with judges citing the non-bailable nature of UAPA charges including riot conspiracy and unlawful assembly. Evidence against him includes videos from his home showing petrol bombs and stone-pelting during the chaos.
The riots erupted in February 2020 against CAA-NRC protests, escalating into communal violence that killed 53 and wounded over 200. Investigations by Delhi Police and other agencies point to a larger network of conspirators, with Hussain fingered as a central figure fueling the unrest.
Observers note this medical interim plea as a tactical shift after regular bail denials, including a recent January rejection. The court’s response will hinge on verified medical urgency versus flight risk and tampering concerns. Stakeholders await clarity as tensions from the riots linger in public memory.