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Umar Khalid-Sharjeel Imam Suffer Major Setback as Delhi High Court Rejects Bail Pleas.
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News18•30-09-2026, 13:15
Umar Khalid-Sharjeel Imam Suffer Major Setback as Delhi High Court Rejects Bail Pleas.
- •The Delhi High Court has rejected the bail applications of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
- •The High Court cited the Supreme Court's previous order, stating bail cannot be granted at this time.
- •The Supreme Court had granted them the concession to reapply for bail if protected witnesses' statements are recorded or one year passes with trial delay.
- •Umar Khalid is imprisoned in a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots; Sharjeel Imam is also accused of conspiring in the riots.
- •Delhi Police opposed their bail in the High Court, arguing they are the masterminds of the riots and cannot be granted bail on par with other accused.
Key Questions Answered
The Delhi High Court rejected their bail applications on September 30, stating that bail cannot be granted at this time given the Supreme Court's previous order.
They can reapply for bail if the statements of protected or confidential witnesses are recorded, or if one year passes since the Supreme Court's order and there is a delay in the trial.
Sharjeel Imam was arrested on August 25, 2020, and Umar Khalid was arrested on September 13, 2020, over the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
