India, June 10 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from authorities on the bail plea filed by former councillor Tahir Hussain in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), marking another procedural step in the long-running legal proceedings related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

The court's direction comes as Hussain continues to challenge his prolonged judicial custody in connection with multiple serious charges arising from the riots, including allegations of conspiracy, rioting, and murder.

The case is part of the larger conspiracy probe linked to the 2020 violence in northeast Delhi, which left several people dead and caused widespread damage to property.

Hussain has been in custo...