Delayed Justice & Alleged Violations of Constitutional Rights In Quest Of 9 Delhi Riots Accused For Bail

Nine Muslims facing charges of terrorism in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case are enduring systemic failures in their judicial quest for bail. Petitions pending for between 11 and 19 months in the Delhi High Court amid administrative hurdles, changes in a special bench, and a larger power tussle between the union government and the judiciary. Legal experts said these failures violated the constitutional right to life and liberty and the right to a speedy trial of the 8 men and 1 woman.