New Delhi, March 18 Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain has moved a court here seeking interim bail for a month on medical grounds, citing the need to undergo surgery and subsequent post-operative care.
In an application filed before Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai, Hussain, who has been in judicial custody since April 6, 2020, sought bail from March 20 to April 20 in connection with a case related to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots.
The application filed by Hussain’s counsel read, "The applicant (Hussain) seeks interim bail on the grounds that he has developed an inguinal hernia, which now urgently requires surgical intervention."
The application cited a medical report noting a defect in the abdominal wall, and said the former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor would need pre-operative assessments as well as extensive post-operative care.
"The applicant will also require extensive postoperative care, especially to prevent infection, avoid strain, assistance with daily activities, and a proper diet outside the hospital room," the plea said.
Earlier in 2025, Hussain was granted custody parole to campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections. However, his recent regular bail plea was dismissed on January 29, 2026.
Hussain, undertaking to comply with any conditions imposed by the court, said he would surrender after the expiry of the interim bail period and would not influence witnesses or tamper with evidence.
The court then listed the matter for March 19 for hearing arguments on bail.
The communal riots in northeast Delhi in February 2020 left 53 people dead and over 700 injured.
Hussain, along with activists Sharjeel Imam, Khalid Saifi and former JNU student Umar Khalid, were among the 20 people booked for their alleged involvement in the larger conspiracy to incite the riots. The Delhi Police Special Cell is investigating the case.
