2020 Delhi riots: HC to hear bail pleas by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in UAPA case on Sep 30
The bench deferred the case after the prosecution sought more time, and the appeals challenge a July 4 order that rejected bail under the UAPA.
- On Monday, the Delhi High Court adjourned to September 30 the bail appeals of former Jawaharlal Nehru University scholar Umar Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam in a case alleging a larger conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.
- Both men face charges under the Unlawful Activities Act related to February 2020 violence that left 53 dead and more than 700 injured; Khalid was arrested September 13, 2020, and Imam on August 25, 2020.
- A bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Dinesh Bhatt deferred the hearing after the prosecution sought adjournment; Special Public Prosecutor Madhukar Pandey cited Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju's unavailability due to health reasons.
- The trial court rejected their bail applications on July 4, 2026, stating it had "no option but to follow" the Supreme Court's January 5 order, which restricts relief until protected witnesses are examined or one year elapses.
- A May 2026 division bench led by Justice Aravind Kumar identified a "perceived conflict" among different benches regarding the Supreme Court's 2021 judgment on prolonged detention, prompting referral to a larger bench to resolve divergent bail standards.
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Delhi Riots Case: High Court Lists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail Pleas for September 30
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Delhi High Court on Monday deferred to September 30 the hearing on the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case after the Delhi Police sought an adjournment. India News | Delhi Riots Case: High Court Lists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail Pleas for September 30.
Delhi HC to hear Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail plea on Sept 30
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday, September 21, listed for hearing on September 30 bail pleas by activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case under the anti-terror law UAPA over the “larger conspiracy” behind the February 2020 riots in north-east Delhi. A bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Dinesh … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Tel…
Delhi HC to Hear Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam Bail Pleas on Sept 30
Khalid and Imam have been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on allegations of being among the masterminds of the February 2020 riots that left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured.
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2020 Delhi riots: HC to hear bail pleas by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in UAPA case on Sep 30
The Delhi High Court on Monday deferred hearing on bail pleas by activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the UAPA case linked to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 north-east Delhi riots. The pleas will be heard on September 30 after the Delhi Police sought an adjournment.
Delhi HC adjourns Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail pleas to September 30
A Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Dinesh Bhatt deferred the proceedings after the prosecution sought an adjournment, informing the court that Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju — appearing for the State — was unwell
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