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Delhi court denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam
The New Indian Express··5 Jul
A Delhi court on July 4 rejected bail applications by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts dismissed the pleas after Delhi Police opposition. Both are booked under UAPA on allegations they masterminded the riots. Officials expect further briefings as reviews continue this week.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Khalid and Imam remain in custody under UAPA in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case.
- The court cited a pending Supreme Court reference on co-accused Gulfisha Fatima and Syed Iftikhar Andrabi.
- Both argued prolonged detention without trial commencement violates personal liberty rights.
What's Happening
- Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai rejected bail pleas on July 4 at Karkardooma Courts.
- Delhi Police opposed release in the larger conspiracy case linked to February 2020 riots.
- The court said applications were not maintainable while the Supreme Court matter remains pending.
Bail Blocked Again
- The Supreme Court previously denied bail and set conditions tied to protected witness examination.
- Imam has been in custody for nearly six years with charges yet to be framed, his plea stated.
- Khalid argued changed circumstances since the January 5 Supreme Court rejection made a fresh plea valid.
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