Rush Hour: Judge hearing Delhi riots case reinstated, US to resume student visa interviews and more

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Arguments in the ‘larger conspiracy case’ related to the 2020 Delhi riots will not have to be heard afresh as the transfer of the judge who was hearing the case has been reversed. The transfer of Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai on May 30 from the Karkardooma Court to the Saket Court would have delayed the case significantly.

Five of the 18 persons accused in the matter and the public prosecutors would have had to present their arguments before the court again. Bajpai had been hearing the case since September. The case was at the stage of arguments on charges and the trial was expected to begin after the arguments were heard.

The case will be heard next in July. Read on.

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