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Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam: UAPA’s ever-widening definition of terrorism
January 07, 2026 7:55 pm
The UAPA, in its original state, did not address terrorism at all. Behind its current, sweeping form is a series of incremental and bipartisan amendments
'Very unfortunate': Umar Khalid's father after SC rejects bail plea in 2020 Delhi riots cases
January 05, 2026 4:51 pm
The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case after it said they stood on a “higher footing in the hierarchy of participation” in the alleged larger conspiracy.
Who are the five granted bail in the Northeast Delhi riots case, what was their role
January 05, 2026 11:13 pm
The Supreme Court found that continued custody of the five was ‘not shown to be indispensable to the conduct of a fair trial’. The Indian Express breaks down the case
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail News Live Updates: ‘Jail is my life now; happy for others who got bail' Umar Khalid says after SC denies him and Sharjeel Imam bail
January 05, 2026 8:16 pm
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail SC Verdict Today Live News Updates: In September last year, the Delhi HC held that the riots were not a “regular protest” but a “premeditated and well-orchestrated conspiracy,” and ruled that the accused were not entitled to bail in view of the seriousness of charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Umar Khalid 'veteran of sedition', anti-CAA protesters wanted regime change like in Nepal, Bangladesh: Delhi Police to SC on 2020 riots
November 22, 2025 5:48 am
The court is hearing appeals filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmad, challenging the Delhi High Court order denying them bail in the case of larger conspiracy behind the riots.
‘Intellectual terrorists more dangerous than ground workers': Delhi Police to SC on 2020 riots
November 21, 2025 2:46 am
“.... Their entire arguments have collapsed because of the truth. It’s not a simple protest. These are violent protests. They are talking about blockades,” the ASG contended.
2020 Northeast Delhi riots: HC seeks status of police probe against politicians over hate speech
November 19, 2025 2:52 am
A division bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain, dealing with a bunch of pleas seeking independent probe into hate speeches by politicians and action against erring police personnel, will now be heard on November 21.
Shouting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ doesn’t prove mob was rioting: Court on Delhi riots
November 05, 2025 2:27 am
The case of the Delhi Police was that the duo was a part of a riotous mob that looted and vandalised a shop in Khajuri Khas
2020 Delhi riots case: Statements against me suspicious, recorded months after arrest, Umar Khalid tells court
October 17, 2025 8:16 pm
Umar Khalid, facing charges under UAPA in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, argued that statements recorded months after his arrest raise doubts on the prosecution’s case.
Delhi riots case: Wasn't even present in meeting where entire 'conspiracy' was discussed, Umar Khalid tells court
October 09, 2025 2:35 am
"This is one of the main incidents that I have been roped in for... My only submission is that the main meeting in which I have supposedly conspired, I haven't been present in," said senior advocate Trideep Pais on behalf of Khalid.
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