After the Supreme Court of India denied bail to Umar Khalid, ASG SV Raju launched a sharp attack on foreign support extended by US lawmakers, including Zohran Mamdani. Raju alleged that the CAA protests were a façade and hinted at suspected external influence behind the 2020 Delhi riots.
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The Delhi High Court will on January 7 hear bail pleas of student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and other accused in the UAPA case related to February, 2020 violence. Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur are scheduled to hear the cases. Delhi Police is likely to commence its submissions in the cases.
Umar Khalid and co-accused activists are seeking bail linked to a UAPA case from the 2020 Delhi riots, emphasizing their prolonged imprisonment and the bail granted to others. The Delhi High Court will hear their applications on January 7, 2025, after multiple previous bail denials and adjourned hearings due to legal representatives’ unavailability.
The Delhi’s Karkardooma Court started hearing arguments on charges in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The prosecution stated the investigation is ongoing, but the court observed that the investigation regarding the accused persons is complete. The accused individuals, including Umar Khalid and Safoora Zargar, face stringent charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The hearing will continue on September 6.