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SC Defers Hearing of Bail Pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid to Sep 19 - The Statesman

The Supreme Court postponed bail hearings for activists charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act relating to the 2020 Delhi riots, where 53 died and 700 were injured.

  • The Supreme Court postponed the hearing scheduled for bail requests by Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case to September 19, 2023.
  • The hearings come after the Delhi High Court's September 2, 2023 decision to deny bail to these accused under the UAPA in connection with their alleged involvement in the February 2020 riots, which were linked to demonstrations opposing the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens.
  • The Delhi High Court stated the riots caused 53 deaths and over 700 injuries and described the case as involving complex issues that justify denial of bail and ongoing trial progress.
  • The accused face charges including criminal conspiracy, sedition, promoting enmity, and public mischief under IPC and UAPA, while the High Court noted their provocative speeches incited communal mobilization.
  • The deferment suggests prolonged legal proceedings as the accused remain in custody awaiting trial, while the Supreme Court prepares to review the contested bail denials.
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Tribune India broke the news in Chandigarh, India on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
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