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Legal proceedings for 2020 Delhi riot activists

Overview

Activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam are facing legal proceedings in the Delhi High Court regarding bail applications related to the February 2020 northeast Delhi riots. Both individuals are charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), with authorities alleging they were the “masterminds” of the violence.

Delhi Police has opposed the bail pleas, arguing that the petitions are “illegal” and intended to “mislead” the court. The prosecution has contended that the activists are attempting to use unrelated Supreme Court judgments to claim changed circumstances, noting that previous conditions for renewed bail pleas have not yet been met.

In a recent development, a Delhi court granted interim bail to Sharjeel Imam from October 4 to October 10, allowing him to attend his cousins’ wedding ceremonies in Delhi and Bihar.

The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing for September 30 to address the regular bail pleas of both Imam and Khalid. This hearing, which addresses challenges to earlier trial court decisions that denied their bail, was previously adjourned to allow for the availability of the Additional Solicitor General.

Entities

Umar Khalid · Delhi Police · Delhi High Court · Sharjeel Imam · Karkardooma Court

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 12 sources
    Sharjeel Imam granted interim bail; Delhi HC to hear bail pleas Sept 30

    Sharjeel Imam has been granted a seven-day interim bail to attend family weddings, while the Delhi High Court is set to hear regular bail pleas for him and Umar Khalid on September 30.

  2. [CRIME] 10 sources
    Delhi Police opposes bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

    Delhi Police has opposed fresh bail pleas by activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, labeling them the “masterminds” of the 2020 Delhi riots and calling their petitions an attempt to mislead the court.

Sources

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