GENERAL30 Sept 2026
Delhi HC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 riots case
The Delhi High Court has refused bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case. This was their third bail plea. The court said it cannot change the Supreme Court's earlier order, which asks them to seek bail after protected witnesses finish testifying, or one year passes. Both were arrested in 2020 under the anti-terror law UAPA.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Delhi High Court dismissed the third bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the February 2020 riots.
- The bench said it cannot modify the Supreme Court's January 5 order on when the two accused may seek bail.
- Both have been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, UAPA, in a case where the riots left 53 people dead and over 700 injured.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you or your business is drawn into a case under UAPA or another special law, get a lawyer involved early and keep track of the court's bail conditions, because relief may depend on witness examination timelines. Treat this as general information, not legal advice.
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