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Tahir Hussain seeks Supreme Court bail for Delhi election campaign after High Court rejection

AIMIM candidate and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain has approached the Supreme Court seeking interim bail to participate in the Delhi Assembly election campaign. Hussain’s plea challenges the Delhi High Court's earlier decision denying him bail.

Reported By : Atul Bhatia Edited By : Nitin Kumar
New Delhi
Published : Jan 18, 2025 22:12 IST, Updated : Jan 18, 2025 23:51 IST
Tahir Hussain
Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain arrives at ED office for questioning.

AIMIM candidate and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking interim bail to participate in the Delhi Assembly election campaign. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Hussain’s interim bail petition on Monday, January 20. Hussain has also challenged the Delhi High Court’s decision that denied his bail request.

High Court denial

The Delhi High Court had rejected Hussain’s plea, citing his alleged role as a conspirator in the 2020 Delhi riots, which resulted in 59 deaths. The court stated that the seriousness of the charges cannot be ignored and that being a former councilor does not entitle him to interim bail.

Delhi Police's argument

Opposing Hussain’s plea in the High Court, the Delhi Police argued that he poses a threat to society and is facing grave charges, including the brutal murder of an Intelligence Bureau officer. The police also contended that contesting elections is not a fundamental right and granting bail could lead to witness tampering.

The Supreme Court’s decision on Hussain’s plea will be closely watched, given the sensitive nature of the case and its implications.

Tahir Hussain files nomination from Mustafabad

 

Tahir Hussain on Thursday filed his nomination as the AIMIM candidate for the upcoming February 5 polls for Mustafabad assembly constituency. After the case was filed, Hussain returned to Tihar jail under tight police security, the officials confirmed.

According to media reports, Hussain left Tihar jail at 9:15 AM after Delhi Police and completed their registration before being sent back to jail at 2:16 PM. His candidacy came amid legal issues related to the 2020 Delhi riots.

Expressing confidence in Shoaib Jamai Hussain's nomination, AIMIM Delhi president said, "We are contesting selective seats, and our candidates, like Tahir Hussain from Mustafabad and Shafa-ur-Rehman from Okhla, are strong contenders. Both are currently jailed in cases linked to the CAA-NRC protests".

The Delhi High Court had earlier this week granted bail to Hussain in a murder case linked to the riots, enabling him to file nomination papers. The riots in northeast Delhi on February 24, 2020, killed 53 people and injured many others. AIMIM is likely to announce additional candidates later in the day.

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