Delhi HC Seeks Tihar Jail's Stand on Sharjeel Imam's Plea to Access PhD Material
Imam wants access to 2,132 research files on a pen drive so he can finish his PhD while in custody, his lawyer told the court.
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Sharjeel Imam seeks access to research material to complete PhD
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday, September 28, directed Tihar jail authorities to respond to a petition filed by incarcerated activist Sharjeel Imam, who requested access to research material stored on a flash drive through a prison computer to finish his PhD. Justice Sanjeev Narula told the jail authorities to submit a status … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories o…
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Times of IndiaDelhi HC seeks Tihar Jail's stand on Sharjeel Imam's plea to access PhD material
Sharjeel Imam, accused in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case, seeks access to his research material. The Delhi High Court directed Tihar Jail authorities to respond to his request on November 2, 2026. Imam's counsel explained the need for a computer to access crucial materials stored on a pen drive for his PhD. The prosecution indicated no opposition from their side, only restrictions imposed by the jail administration.
Delhi HC Seeks Tihar Jail’s Stand on Sharjeel Imam’s Plea to Access PhD Material
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Advocate Ahmad Ibrahim, appearing for Imam, submitted that Imam has remained in custody since January 2020 and was in the final year of his PhD when he was arrested. He said the synopsis of Imam’s doctoral research has been approved by the UGC as well as Jawaharlal Nehru University. India News | Delhi HC Seeks Tihar Jail’s Stand on Sharjeel Imam’s Plea to Access PhD Material.
The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the Tihar Jail administration on a petition filed by jailed Sharjeel Imam, seeking access to research materials necessary to complete his PhD. The matter was heard on Monday in the court of Justice Sanjeev Narula. The court has asked the Tihar Jail administration to file a status report in this regard. The next hearing will be held on November 2. Sharjeel Imam in jail since January 2020 During the…
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