Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam seek Supreme Court bail in Delhi riots case
Summary of 4 reports
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have filed bail petitions in the Supreme Court challenging a high court's refusal, citing their extended detention in the 2020 Delhi riots case. Reports indicate they argue protected witnesses are unlikely to be examined before January 5, 2027, though sources differ on whether prosecution witnesses have been called during their detention.
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Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court seeking bail in UAPA case over 2020 Delhi riots (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
The petition contended that the charge sheet was filed on September 25, 2020, in which 18 accused face trial and the prosecution has cited more than 900 witnesses, including 47 protected witnesses.
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam challenge HC's bail refusal in Supreme Court (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have filed for bail in the Supreme Court concerning the Delhi riots case. They contend that the prosecution has failed to call any witnesses during their extensive period of detention. The activists pointed out the looming…
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move Supreme Court for bail in 2020 Delhi riots case (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached the Supreme Court for bail, saying protected witnesses are unlikely to be examined before January 5, 2027.
Umar, Sharjeel move SC for bail (opens Times of India in a new tab)
India: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam go back to Supreme Court for bail (opens DW in a new tab)
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have asked the Supreme Court for bail once more, having spent over six years in jail. Elsewhere, the top court has clarified when the 24-hour clock for producing an arrested person starts.
