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Sharjeel Imam moves SC seeking bail in UAPA case over 2020 Delhi riots

Published 05 Nov 2026, 16:38 IST

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Umar and Sharjeel Imam have filed petitions in the Supreme Court seeking bail in the UAPA case related to the February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi, arguing that their continued incarceration for over six years, with the trial yet to commence, violates the constitutional guarantee of personal liberty under Article 21. The Delhi High Court had previously denied bail, holding that there was a prima facie case.

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Sharjeel Imam has moved the Supreme Court for bail regarding his involvement in the February 2020 riots. The Delhi High Court previously denied bail, citing the need for witness examinations. Imam argues that the prosecution has yet to examine any witnesses in over six months. Despite these…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article 05 Nov 2026, 16:38 IST

Sharjeel Imam moves SC seeking bail in UAPA case over 2020 Delhi riots

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 22:59 IST

Delhi HC asks ED to respond to Al Falah University chairman’s interim bail plea

Al Falah University group chairman Siddiqui sought interim bail or custody parole to care for his ailing wife

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 22:01 IST

2020 Delhi riots UAPA case: Sharjeel Imam challenges HC order in SC

NEW DELHI: Activist Sharjeel Imam has challenged in the Supreme Court the Delhi High Court order refusing him bail in the UAPA case on the alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi. The HC had denied bail to Imam and other accused, holding that there was prima facie…

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 05 Nov 2026, 20:45 IST

Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid approach SC again for bail in Delhi riots case

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The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer 05 Nov 2026, 20:37 IST

Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move SC seeking bail in UAPA case over 2020 Delhi riots

New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid have moved the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order refusing them bail in an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case on the "larger conspiracy" behind the February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi. In their plea before…

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 20:30 IST

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move Supreme Court for bail in Delhi riots conspiracy case

New Delhi: Former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case after the Delhi High Court recently rejected their plea. They cited the impending expiry of a one-year embargo and prolonged incarceration…

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 05 Nov 2026, 20:00 IST

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move Supreme Court for bail in 2020 Delhi riots case

Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached the Supreme Court for bail, saying protected witnesses are unlikely to be examined before January 5, 2027.

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 05 Nov 2026, 18:26 IST

Delhi riots case: Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam challenge Delhi HC's bail refusal in Supreme Court

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 deadline for submitting new bail applications…

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The Siasat Daily Center-Left Siasat Daily 05 Nov 2026, 17:57 IST

Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move SC; say no witness examined yet

New Delhi: Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid have moved the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order refusing him bail in an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case, claiming that no witness has been examined yet. In the plea before the top court, it was argued that both should be granted…

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 05 Nov 2026, 12:53 IST

Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Azam Khan's Plea Against ED Arrest, Sends Matter To High Court

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has suffered a setback after the Supreme Court declined to hear his plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and subsequent judicial custody. The apex court has transferred the petition to the Allahabad High Court, requesting it to hear the…

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