The Supreme Court will hear bail applications of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and Gulfisha Fatima on September 12 after the Delhi High Court denied relief. The case relates to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 Delhi riots.
The Delhi High Court observed that a rushed trial in the Delhi Riots conspiracy case would harm both the accused and the State while denying bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and others booked under UAPA. The Court noted their alleged “inflammatory speeches” and upheld the gravity of their roles in the conspiracy.
Sharjeel Imam, accused in the February 2020 Delhi riots, claims he was “completely disconnected” from co-accused Umar Khalid and the events of violence. His counsel seeks compassionate bail after five years in custody, arguing no evidence links Imam to inciting unrest, while emphasizing his significant personal challenges during imprisonment.