2020 Delhi Riots: Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid Move Fresh Bail Pleas in ‘Larger Conspiracy’ Case
The activists say the trial has stalled despite the Supreme Court rejecting their earlier bail pleas and granting relief to five co-accused.
- On Friday, Additional Sessions Judge Sumedh Saini sought a response from the Delhi Police on fresh bail applications filed by activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, scheduling a hearing for July 4.
- Both activists face charges under the Unlawful Activities Act and IPC for allegedly being the "masterminds" behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, which left 53 people dead and over 700 injured.
- Khalid and Imam argued their six years of incarceration without trial constitutes a "change in circumstances," asserting that "bail is the rule" even under the UAPA given no significant developments in proceedings.
- The Supreme Court rejected their earlier pleas on January 5, 2026, yet granted relief to five co-accused including Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, and Shifa Ur Rehman in the same conspiracy case.
- Applications contend the trial remains unlikely to commence soon, citing the large volume of prosecution documents and witnesses while charges have yet to be framed despite prolonged incarceration.
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dtnext.inNearly 6 years in jail, no trial: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move fresh bail pleas in 2020 Delhi riots case
New Delhi, June 13 (PTI) Activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have moved fresh bail applications before a court here in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, contending that their continued incarceration without commencement of trial violated their fundamental right to liberty. Khalid’s plea also argued that even as his […]
Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid Move Fresh Bail Pleas In Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case After SC Rejection
New Delhi, Jun 13 (PTI) Activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid have moved fresh bail applications before a Delhi court in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The applications argued that there has been no significant progress in the trial despite the Supreme Court dismissing the earlier plea over six months ago. The fresh pleas were filed before Additional Sessions Judge Sumedh Saini, who sought a response from…
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move Delhi court for bail; police asked to respond
India News: Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have submitted new bail applications in the ongoing 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, prompting the court to seek a response from the Delhi Police. Key updates and legal developments concerning their cases are discussed.
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