A Delhi court upheld discharge of two accused in a 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, citing investigative lapses. The court observed grave suspicion lies against the police story, agreeing it is difficult to accept prosecution material at face value.
The Supreme Court has rejected the parity claim raised in the Delhi riots conspiracy case and agreed to hear Khalid Saifi’s bail plea, taking up his challenge to the allegations tied to the 2020 violence investigated under laws.
A court acquitted a man accused of rioting and arson during the 2020 Delhi riots after finding major inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case. It held that relying on the testimony of the lone identifying witness would be unreliable.
Today, On 8th January, Sharjeel Imam told a Delhi court that the Delhi Police’s claim of Umar Khalid being his mentor or guide is completely baseless. He said they had minimal interaction at JNU and insisted he had never spoken to Umar Khalid.
Today, On 5th December, The Supreme Court granted bail to five accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case but imposed 11 strict conditions, including staying within Delhi, no social media posts, no rallies, and mandatory police attendance. The apex court has also denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
The Supreme Court granted bail to five accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger-conspiracy case while denying relief to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing role-based differentiation, prolonged incarceration, and the strict bail framework under the UAPA.
Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Umar Khalid said, “Jail is my life now; happy for others who got bail.”
Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, stating that the prosecution has presented sufficient evidence under UAPA, highlighting their involvement in planning and executing the larger criminal conspiracy.
From the National Herald case to the IRCTC scam, major 2025 Delhi court cases drew nationwide attention. High-profile politicians like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Lalu Prasad Yadav faced scrutiny, while courts also dealt with terror incidents including the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Red Fort blast.
Today, On 11th December, In the Delhi Riots Case, Considering Sister’s Marriage,’ Court Grants Bail to Umar Khalid. He will receive interim relief and be on bail from December 16 to December 29, subject to furnishing a personal bond and sureties.
