Sharjeel Imam
Activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid Challenge Terrorism Labels in Supreme Court Bail Hearing for Delhi Riots Case
Dec 03, 2025 02:17 am CST
In a significant Supreme Court hearing, activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and Gulfisha Fatima sought bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case, challenging their labeling as "terrorists" without conviction. Imprisoned since early 2020 under the stringent UAPA, they argue their speeches don't constitute criminal conspiracy and question the extended pre-trial detention, highlighting the disconnect between police allegations and actual evidence in the chargesheet. The violence, which left 53 dead, occurred during protests against citizenship laws.
Delhi Police Claims Intellectual Rioters Pose Greater National Security Threat Than Ground Operatives
Nov 20, 2025 07:36 pm CST
Delhi Police compared 2020 riots accused Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid to Red Fort blast terrorists while opposing their bail petitions in the Supreme Court, arguing that "intellectuals" who guide terror activities pose greater national security threats than ground-level operatives. Police claimed CAA protests were a cover for regime change attempts and economic destabilization of India.
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.
Top Court Notice To Cops On Bail Plea Of Umar Khalid, 7 Others In Delhi Riots Case
Sep 22, 2025 08:39 pm CST
The Supreme Court on Monday sought Delhi Police's response on the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi.
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam To Stay In Jail As Top Court Defers Bail Plea Hearing
Sep 19, 2025 02:52 pm CST
The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to September 22 the hearing on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi.