Overview
- The Tis Hazari court reserved its order on bail for five accused, with a decision expected Wednesday, January 14.
- Two recent detainees, including Mohammad Imran, were sent to judicial custody for eight days, until January 21.
- After observing injury marks on Imran not noted in his medical report, the court ordered a fresh examination and issued notices to police and the Lok Nayak hospital CMO.
- Prosecutors opposed bail, citing videos and messages allegedly spreading demolition rumors, claims of stone-pelting that endangered police, and offences that can attract life imprisonment.
- Police report 18 arrests following the Jan 6–7 unrest during an MCD anti-encroachment drive; six policemen were injured, and MCD says about 36,000 sq ft was cleared without damage to the mosque.