A complete chronology of the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, tracing arrests, chargesheets, bail hearings and prolonged incarceration of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, culminating in the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant them 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.
The Supreme Court heard bail pleas in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case involving Umar Khalid and others. ASG SV Raju, representing the Centre, said, “There are some people who do not deserve even a day’s release.”
Today, On 27th August, Supreme Court Slams Delhi Police, “See, 5 Years Are Over Already,” While Slamming Delay in Replying to Bail Pleas of Activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case, Saying It’s Only About Consideration of Bail.
The Supreme Court will hear on October 27 the appeals of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, and Shifa Ur Rehman challenging the Delhi High Court’s refusal to grant them bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Today, On 14th October, Sharjeel Imam has withdrawn his interim bail plea to contest the Bihar elections, stating that his regular bail plea is still pending before the Supreme Court. Advocate Ahmad Ibrahim emphasized that the apex court was the proper forum for the application.
Sharjeel Imam, student activist, moved a Delhi court seeking two-week interim bail to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. He described himself as a political prisoner while requesting temporary relief to participate in the polls.
Umar Khalid’s counsel told a Delhi court that he was unfairly named in the 2020 riots conspiracy just for being in WhatsApp groups, while group admins and others in the same position were spared. The case will be heard again on October 14.
Former JNU student Umar Khalid’s counsel told the Delhi court, “I was not present in the main meeting where I supposedly conspired,” citing call records to support his claim. The hearing on framing charges continues, with Khalid among 20 accused in the Special Cell investigation.
Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud explained why Umar Khalid’s bail has been pending for years, warning that judge-shopping is a major threat to the justice system. He stressed that Supreme Court case allotments follow strict rules, not personal choices.
