Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking bail in connection with the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.

Former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain on Tuesday (December 24) moved the Delhi High Court seeking bail in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer Ankit Sharma during the

The plea, filed through advocate Tara Narula, said the applicant has suffered a long period of incarceration and since there are a large number of witnesses to be examined, the trial is unlikely to be concluded soon.

The Delhi High Court has mandated that government and private healthcare facilities provide free services to survivors of rape, acid attacks, and POCSO cases. This includes comprehensive care such as first aid,

The court gave directions while hearing a plea of an accused who raped his daughter. The court said that the ambulance and other necessary arrangements should be made in case the victim needs to be transferred to other hospital.

The Delhi high court noted that despite clear legal provisions, survivors often face difficulties in accessing free medical care.