US EditionDelhi HC Reserves Order on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail Pleas in 2020 Riot Conspiracy Case
DELHI, INDIA, JUL 9 – The court highlighted prolonged detention without trial after five years and noted that some co-accused were granted bail due to procedural delays, amid charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
- In February 2020, violent clashes in North East Delhi between supporters and opponents of the Citizenship Amendment Act caused 53 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
- The Delhi Police asserted that the violence was a deliberate and coordinated effort by protest leaders aimed at undermining the reputation of the Narendra Modi administration during a politically sensitive time.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented evidence indicating that the accused, including Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, coordinated through a WhatsApp chat and engaged in monetary exchanges tied to the riots.
- Mehta argued before the Delhi High Court that individuals acting against the nation should remain in custody until a verdict is reached, while the court deferred its decision on multiple bail applications.
- On July 10, 2025, Lokesh Kumar Solanki received a three-year prison sentence and monetary penalties for inciting hostility, amid ongoing court proceedings involving 18 individuals facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Act.
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Delhi High Court Reserves Order on Bail for Delhi Riots Accused
The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on bail applications from Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and six others involved in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued against bail due to national security concerns under UAPA, while the defense cited trial delays.
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