The Delhi riots larger conspiracy case will be heard afresh after a recent judicial transfers resulting in the transfer of the judge who had been hearing the matter.

The case will be heard again on June 6, 2025.

The case, registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), will now be taken up for hearing by Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Lalit Kumar of the Karkardooma court.

Previously, the case was being heard by ASJ Sameer Bajpai, who had continued proceedings after the transfer of ASJ Amitabh Rawat, the original judge overseeing the trial.

ASJ Rawat had presided over the hearings in the matter before being transferred. His successor, ASJ Bajpai, carried on hearing the arguments starting last year.

According to court proceedings held on June 2, the prosecution had already completed its submissions, and five of the accused had also concluded their arguments on the point of charge.

Since the Judge has been transferred, the prosecution, the accused people and their counsel sought some time to consult with each other regarding the timeframe to address the arguments.

Both the Special Public Prosecutors (SPPs) and defence counsel were directed to furnish their schedule regarding the timeframe and the manner in which they would address the arguments, particularly the time to be taken by them.

Both parties have also been asked by the court to provide each other with the schedule of the arguments.

Published On:

Jun 5, 2025