A bail plea by Shahrukh Pathan, accused of aiming a pistol at a policeman during the 2020 riots, was dismissed by a Delhi court due to various compelling reasons. Judge Amitabh Rawat highlighted Pathan's behavior during custody and court proceedings, supported by eyewitnesses and video evidence, as grounds for refusal.
The case centered on Pathan's pistol display and firing at a Delhi Police constable during the Jafrabad communal riots on February 24, 2020. The court attributed case delays to co-accused absences, one pleading guilty, and the absence of Babu Wasim, a co-accused who had fled.
The recovery of a mobile phone from Pathan in jail raised concerns, coupled with his behavior captured in presented footage. Notably, his attempt to pass a phone number to a co-accused during a hearing in November 2021 influenced the bail denial.
Acknowledging eyewitness accounts and CCTV footage, the court aligned with the Special Public Prosecutor, affirming Pathan's involvement in the riotous act targeting the constable and public members.
Key Points:
1. Shahrukh Pathan's bail plea was dismissed by a Delhi court on Thursday, citing concerns about his conduct during judicial custody, court proceedings, and the serious allegations against him.
2. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat, after considering eyewitness accounts, video footage, and Pathan's behavior, found no grounds to grant bail.
3. The case centers around Pathan allegedly pointing a pistol at a Delhi Police head constable during the communal riots in Jafrabad on February 24, 2020.
4. The judge highlighted the delay in the case due to various factors, including co-accused persons purposefully absenting themselves, one accused pleading guilty, and the non-production of an absconding co-accused, Babu Wasim.
5. The recovery of a mobile phone from Pathan in prison raised concerns about his conduct, and the court expressed dissatisfaction after reviewing footage presented during the proceedings.
6. Pathan's behavior on November 24, 2021, where he passed a written slip with a phone number to a co-accused, was noted as a contributing factor in the denial of bail.
7. The court agreed with the Special Public Prosecutor's submission that eyewitness statements and CCTV footage indicated Pathan's involvement in a riotous mob that fired upon the head constable and others.
8. The decision underscores the court's consideration of Pathan's actions, the seriousness of the charges, and the potential impact on the ongoing legal proceedings.
9. Pathan's alleged involvement in the 2020 riots and the specific incident of pointing a pistol at a police officer during the communal unrest formed the basis of the court's decision.
10. The denial of bail reflects the court's assessment of the case's merits, emphasizing the importance of addressing concerns about Pathan's behavior and ensuring a fair and just legal process.
(With Agency Inputs)
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