Overview

• A Delhi court has ordered further investigation into BJP leader Kapil Mishra's alleged involvement in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing prima facie evidence of a cognisable offence.
• The directive follows a complaint filed by Mohammad Ilyas in August 2024, alleging Mishra incited violence, blocked roads, and destroyed property during the riots.
• The court noted Mishra's presence in the area during the riots as a key factor in its decision to initiate further investigation.
• The Delhi Police has opposed the FIR, claiming Mishra was falsely implicated as part of a conspiracy and that prior investigations found no incriminating evidence against him.
• The 2020 riots, linked to protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), resulted in 53 deaths and over 500 injuries.