The Supreme Court adjourned bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and Gulfisha Fatima in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The pleas challenge the Delhi High Court’s September 2 order denying bail under UAPA charges.
In the Delhi Riots Case, Umar Khalid told the Delhi court that he has already spent five years in custody and opposed the framing of charges, saying, “This FIR doesn’t have the sanctity of law, it’s a joke.”
In Umar Khalid’s case, Ex-CJI Chandrachud highlighted that there were multiple adjournments sought by his counsel, at least seven or more, and finally the bail application was withdrawn, a fact often overlooked in debates.
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Today, On 2nd September, The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and seven others accused in the larger conspiracy case under UAPA related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, citing serious allegations against them.
Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on bail pleas of activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in the UAPA case linked to the alleged pre-planned conspiracy behind the February 2020 Delhi riots.
Judge Sameer Bajpai will resume hearing the 2020 Delhi riots UAPA trial starting July 1, following the Delhi High Court’s order. His return aims to ensure continuity in the high-profile case amidst serious allegations of a premeditated conspiracy behind the violence, which resulted in over 50 deaths and extensive injuries.
Delhi’s Karkardooma Court has rescheduled the hearing on framing of charges in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. The matter will now be heard on July 2, 2025.
The Delhi High Court Today (May 27) expressed frustration over the never-ending arguments in Delhi Riots bail hearings. The judges urged quicker progress, as cases remain pending for over three years.
Yesterday, On 7th March, The man who pointed a gun at a cop during the 2020 Delhi riots has been granted 15 days’ interim bail. A court approved his temporary release under specific conditions. His case remains under legal proceedings. The incident was a key moment during the riots.
