The Delhi High Court granted bail to two accused booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, noting prolonged custody exceeding four years and absence of timely trial, despite allegations of promoting Islamic State ideology.
India has responded to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s note to jailed activist Umar Khalid, stressing that public representatives must respect the independence of the judiciary in other democracies. The government said expressing personal views on ongoing legal matters does not suit those holding public office.
A Delhi court ordered police verification of bail bonds and sureties of four accused granted bail by the Supreme Court in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, delaying their release by a day. The court said the verification will be completed before their release, while the matter is listed for further hearing on January 7.