Umar Khalid, a former JNU student and activist, has spent four years in jail awaiting the framing of charges under the UAPA in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. Despite being acquitted in one case, he remains detained due to a second case invoking anti-terror laws. Legal proceedings have been slow, raising concerns about justice in UAPA cases.
Today, On 6th September, Student activist Meeran Haider withdrew his bail plea in connection with a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, opting to approach the trial court instead. Accused of conspiracy, Haider faces charges under UAPA and the IPC for the northeast Delhi riots. His legal battle is closely watched as it may set a precedent for similar cases.
Today(on 30th April), The Delhi High Court has adjourned Sharjeel Imam’s plea challenging charges in a 2020 communal riots case, involving sedition allegations, sine die. The Supreme Court has kept all sedition cases in abeyance since May 2022. Additionally, the bail plea hearing has been adjourned until May 16 due to the unavailability of the Assistant Solicitor General.
