Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam had moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court's order that denied them bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case.

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, agreeing with Delhi Polices argument that the two accused stand on a "qualitatively different footing" compared to others in the case.

The court verdict in the Delhi riots case of 2020 is an interpretation that could have a chilling effect and even normalise the pursuit of prolonged incarceration without trial

While reading out the verdict, the Supreme Court said it "cannot treat all individuals equally" for bail.

New Delhi, Jan 5: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case linked to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots, holding that a prima facie case is made out against them under the anti-terror law. A bench of Justices Aravind […]

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, January 5, refused to grant bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy

Supreme Court denied bail to 2020 accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam citing their central role and evidences under UAPA , while granting bail to other five co-accused citing lower culpability and qualitatively different footing. 

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam were involved in "planning, mobilisation and strategic direction" of 2020 Delhi riots, SC said.

BJP praises Supreme Court's rejection of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's bail, questioning opposition parties' accountability for riot victims.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will pronounce its decision on the bail pleas of seven accused, including student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, in

The Supreme Court is set to pronounce its verdict today (January 6, 2025) on the bail pleas of seven accused, including student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, in the alleged “larger conspiracy” case related to the 2020 Delhi riots.

Umar Khalid Bail: In the video, Imam is allegedly heard making remarks about cutting off Assam and the Northeast from India by blocking supplies through the Siliguri Corridor, also known as the Chickens Neck.

The bail pleas have been filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa-ur-Rehman, Shadab Ahmed, and Mohd

The Supreme Court, while denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case on Monday, observed that the Constitution guarantees personal liberty, but it does not conceive liberty as an absolute entitlement.

The Supreme Court, while denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case on Monday, observed that the Constitution guarantees personal liberty, but it does not conceive liberty as an absolute entitlement.

A Delhi riots victim urged strict justice for all instigators after the Supreme Court granted bail to five accused.

New Delhi, Jan 5: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the alleged “larger conspiracy” case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Pronouncing the judgment, a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B. Varale said that the prosecution material disclosed a prima facie […]

The apex court, however, granted bail to Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa-ur-Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmed

India’s Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to two Muslim student activists who have spent years in detention without trial over a conspiracy case linked to one of the country’s deadliest outbreaks of religious violence. Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were arrested five years ago under India’s harsh state security law and accused of conspiring to incite the communal violence that swept parts of Delhi in February 2020.

The Supreme Court has denied bail to activist Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case, citing a prima facie case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. 

India’s Supreme Court has denied bail to two Muslim student activists, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been detained for years without trial.

Opposition questions Supreme Court's bail denial to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, highlighting disparities with Gurmeet Ram Rahim's paroles.

The Supreme Court on Monday refused bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case

Umar Khalid expresses happiness for others granted bail, accepting his life in jail after the Supreme Court's ruling.

Delhi riots case: Supreme Court rules that delays cannot automatically grant bail under UAPA, emphasizing the balance between personal liberty and national security.

Umar Khalid is a former student leader from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) who was arrested in September 2020 in connection with a larger conspiracy case linked to the northeast Delhi riots that took place in February 2020. 

Shortly after another door was closed to him after spending five years in jail, activist and former JNU student Umar Khalid remarked that being imprisoned is his life now and expressed happiness that five other people had been granted bail.

Supreme Court establishes 'hierarchy of culpability' in Delhi riots case, denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam while granting it to others.

Supreme Court establishes 'hierarchy of culpability' in Delhi riots case, denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam while granting it to others.

Supreme Court defines 'terrorist act' under UAPA as encompassing conspiracy and disruption, not limited to violence alone.

Supreme Court defines 'terrorist act' under UAPA as encompassing conspiracy and disruption, not limited to violence alone.

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