2020 North East Delhi riot case: Court allows lodging of FIR, further investigation against Kapil Mishra

2020 Delhi Riots: Court Orders FIR Against Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra, Others

A Delhi court ordered an FIR against newly-elected minister Kapil Mishra and others to investigate their alleged role in 2020 Delhi riots. Additional chief judicial magistrate Vaibhav Chaurasia found a "prime facie" evidence of a cognisable offence, requiring a probe. It is clear that Mishra was in the area at the time of alleged offence... further probe required," the judge said. The judge was hearing arguments on a plea filed by a Yamuna Vihar…

2020 North East Delhi riot case: Court allows lodging of FIR, further investigation against Kapil Mishra

A Delhi court found a cognizable offence against Delhi law minister Kapil Mishra in connection with the 2020 North East Delhi riots, ordering further investigation. The order came following an application by Mohammad Ilyas, leading to an FIR registration. Mishra's presence in Kardam Puri was highlighted.

Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Kapil Mishra in Northeast Delhi Riots Case

The Delhi Police had opposed an FIR against the BJP leader saying that Mishra's role had already been probed and nothing incarcerating was found.