JNU scholar Sharjeel Imam seeks interim bail to contest Bihar Assembly election, denied regular bail in Delhi riots case.

Jailed activist Sharjeel Imam, has moved a Delhi court seeking interim bail for two weeks to contest the upcoming Bihar elections

Sharjeel Imam, jailed under UAPA for the 2020 Delhi riots, will contest the Bihar elections. He seeks interim bail for campaigning while the Supreme Court hears his bail plea alongside other activists.

Former JNU student leader Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), has moved a Delhi court seeking interim bail for 14 days to file his nomination and campaign for the Bihar Assembly Elections. Sharjeel Imam, Accused in 2020 Delhi Riots Case, Moves Court Seeking Interim Bail to File Nomination for Bihar Assembly Elections.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. In the plea, Imam describes himself as a "political prisoner and student activist" and submits that he intends to participate in the Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled to be held in two phases between October 10 and November 16. The polling for Bahadurganj constituency is slated for November 11. India News | Delhi Riots Accused Sharjeel Imam Moves Court Seeking Interim Bail to File Nomination for Bihar Polls.