Delhi High Court seeks police response on ex-AAP councillor's murder appeal

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to police authorities to respond to the appeal filed by Tahir Hussain, the former Aam Aadmi Party councillor currently serving time in an IB officer's murder case. The court's directive follows Hussain's petition challenging the lower court's findings against him.

Hussain's appeal centres on his contention that the investigation into the case was marred by procedural irregularities and investigative bias. The petition specifically raises questions about the credibility and testimony of witnesses who appeared before the trial court, arguing that their statements formed the basis of the conviction.

The case has drawn significant public attention given Hussain's political background and his involvement in the 2020 communal violence in northeast Delhi. The appeal represents his formal challenge to the conviction handed down by the trial court.

With the High Court now seeking a detailed response from the police and investigating authorities, the legal proceedings are expected to take considerable time. The court will examine both the appeal and the police response before determining whether to grant relief to the petitioner or uphold the lower court's verdict.