NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has granted custody parole to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain, allowing him to complete the formalities for filing his nomination papers in the upcoming 2025 Assembly elections. Hussain is contesting from the Mustafabad constituency on an AIMIM ticket. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna directed the State to ensure smooth facilitation of the nomination process, stating, “The Respondent/State shall coordinate with the concerned authorities to ensure the applicant’s right to file his nomination is not hindered.” The last date for nominations is January 17, with scrutiny scheduled for January 18, and polling set for February 5. The court placed stringent conditions on Hussain’s parole. He is prohibited from accessing phones or the Internet or interacting with anyone except officials involved in the nomination process. ALSO READ: Govt committed to bridging gap with Kashmir: Rajnath Singh Additionally, he cannot address the media, and while his family may accompany him, they are not permitted to take photographs or post on social media. Justice Krishna emphasized the seriousness of the charges against Hussain, stating, “Considering the allegations and circumstances, custody parole is granted solely for completing the nomination formalities.” The Delhi Police opposed Hussain’s interim bail plea but agreed to cooperate in
Read MoreNEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has granted custody parole to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain, allowing him to complete the formalities for filing his nomination papers in the upcoming 2025 Assembly elections. Hussain is contesting from the Mustafabad constituency on an AIMIM ticket.
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna directed the State to ensure smooth facilitation of the nomination process, stating, “The Respondent/State shall coordinate with the concerned authorities to ensure the applicant’s right to file his nomination is not hindered.” The last date for nominations is January 17, with scrutiny scheduled for January 18, and polling set for February 5.
The court placed stringent conditions on Hussain’s parole. He is prohibited from accessing phones or the Internet or interacting with anyone except officials involved in the nomination process.
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Additionally, he cannot address the media, and while his family may accompany him, they are not permitted to take photographs or post on social media. Justice Krishna emphasized the seriousness of the charges against Hussain, stating, “Considering the allegations and circumstances, custody parole is granted solely for completing the nomination formalities.”
The Delhi Police opposed Hussain’s interim bail plea but agreed to cooperate in facilitating his nomination formalities. The court acknowledged the gravity of the accusations, including Hussain’s alleged role as the main perpetrator in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, which resulted in 59 deaths.
The case against Hussain stems from FIR 65/2020 filed at Dayalpur police station, involving the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma. Sharma’s father complained after his son’s body was discovered in a drain, bearing 51 injuries caused by sharp and blunt weapons.
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Hussain and ten co-accused face charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including murder, rioting, and criminal conspiracy, among others. While the trial court denied Hussain’s bail on December 3, his regular bail plea remains pending.
Hussain is represented by senior advocate Rebecca John and a team of lawyers, while the State is represented by ASG Chetan Sharma and other legal counsels. This development marks a significant step in Hussain’s bid to participate in the democratic process amidst serious legal challenges.