Delhi riots case
Former JNU Student Umar Khalid Granted Interim Bail to Attend Sister's Wedding by Delhi Court
Dec 11, 2025 08:36 pm CST
A Delhi court has granted former JNU student Umar Khalid interim bail from December 16 to 29 to attend his sister's wedding. Khalid, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, must furnish a Rs 20,000 bond, avoid social media, and limit his movements during this temporary release period before surrendering back to prison authorities.
Supreme Court Hears Bail Pleas in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case: Police Claim "Attack on Sovereignty"
Nov 19, 2025 12:43 am CST
The Supreme Court is hearing bail applications from activists including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Delhi Police oppose bail, arguing the violence was not spontaneous but a "well-designed attack on national sovereignty" with evidence of pre-planned communal division. The accused remain detained under UAPA as proceedings continue on November 20.
Supreme Court Criticizes Delhi Police for Delays in Umar Khalid and Co-accused's Bail Hearing in Delhi Riots Case
Oct 27, 2025 07:05 pm CST
The Supreme Court has admonished Delhi Police for failing to respond to bail petitions from Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and other Delhi riots case accused who have spent over five years in jail. The Court rejected police requests for additional time and demanded answers regarding whether prolonged pre-trial detention justifies bail consideration. The matter has been scheduled for an expedited Friday hearing with instructions for police to file their response before then.
Sharjeel Imam Withdraws Lower Court Bail Plea, Will Approach Supreme Court To Contest Bihar Elections
Oct 15, 2025 01:28 am CST
Student activist Sharjeel Imam, detained since 2020 in connection with Delhi riots conspiracy charges, has withdrawn his interim bail application from a Delhi court in favor of approaching the Supreme Court directly. Imam seeks temporary release to contest Bihar assembly elections from Bahadurganj as an Independent candidate, citing family circumstances and his pending regular bail petition in the apex court.
Delhi High Court Denies Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain Bail in IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case
Sep 26, 2025 07:18 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma during the February 2020 riots. Justice Neena Krishna Bansal described the murder as part of a larger conspiracy, noting the recovery of weapons from Hussain's property and his alleged role as a mastermind in orchestrating communal violence during anti-CAA/NRC protests.