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Sharjeel Imam Gets 7-Day Interim Bail for Cousins' Weddings Amidst Delhi Riots Case
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News18•22-09-2026, 17:40
Sharjeel Imam Gets 7-Day Interim Bail for Cousins' Weddings Amidst Delhi Riots Case
- •A Delhi court granted Sharjeel Imam 7-day interim bail to attend two cousins' weddings in Delhi and Bihar, from October 4 to October 10.
- •Imam's counsel, Advocate Ahmad Ibrahim, confirmed the interim bail, noting that a previous bail for his brother's wedding had required two sureties of Rs 50,000 each.
- •The reception for one wedding is scheduled for October 9 in Jehanabad, Imam's hometown.
- •Sharjeel Imam remains in judicial custody in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots "larger conspiracy" case under UAPA.
- •His regular bail plea, along with Umar Khalid's, is pending before the Delhi High Court, with the Delhi Police and prosecution opposing bail.
Key Questions Answered
A Delhi court granted Sharjeel Imam a seven-day interim bail to attend the wedding ceremonies of two of his cousins.
Sharjeel Imam will remain out on interim bail starting from October 4 through October 10.
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear the regular bail appeals of Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid on September 30.
