Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
Synopsis A Delhi court has denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. The activists argued
Synopsis A Delhi court has denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. The activists argued their prolonged detention without trial violated their rights, citing recent judicial pronouncements favouring bail. However, the court rejected their pleas, following the Supreme Court's earlier denial of bail in this UAPA-registered case.
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