“Shameful & Unjust”: Prashant Bhushan Questions Supreme Court Bail Denial to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan has strongly criticised the Supreme Court’s decision denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, calling it unfair and unjust. He said keeping them jailed for five years without trial based on protected witness statements makes a mockery of the right to life and liberty.

February 2020 Riots Case| Delhi HC Criticizes Police Over Bail Pleas of Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam Cites ‘Can’t Hear Endlessly’

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court, on Tuesday (21st Jan), emphasized that it cannot “endlessly” continue hearing submissions in the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in connection with the February 2020 riots case filed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).