Today, On 10th December, The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the Delhi riots case. Delhi Police says “Sharjeel Imam’s case will be treated as evidence against other accused.”
Today, On 2nd December, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, Snr Adv Kapil Sibal, representing Umar Khalid, said Khalid’s Amravati speech carried no communal message or incitement, arguing before the Supreme Court that vague conspiracy allegations and prolonged custody cannot replace evidence, while asserting his continued innocence under UAPA scrutiny.
Today, On 2nd December, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, Kapil Sibal says the State is hiding crucial evidence, arguing that “anything favouring the defence is put in unrelied documents,” as he slams the non-disclosure of the Jaffrabad video despite it forming part of the Delhi riots chargesheet.
Today, On 21st November, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case,The ASG representing the Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that Umar Khalid’s mindset was that India should be broken into pieces, arguing this reflected a pattern of instigation.He said such conduct formed part of a conspiracy behind the Delhi riots.
Today, On 20th November, In the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that Umar Khalid and Imam instigated students of JNU and Jamia. They said the duo used coordinated mobilisation and campus influence to escalate major tensions during the period of alleged conspiracy.