Umar Khalid

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Law·13/06/2026Résumé IA

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam seek bail in Delhi riots case citing prolonged detention

Activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have filed fresh bail applications in a Delhi court, arguing that their prolonged detention without trial for nearly six years violates their fundamental rights. The court has sought a response from Delhi Police, with the next hearing scheduled for July 4. The case is linked to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

Economic Times

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Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move fresh bail pleas in Delhi riots case

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Crime·13/06/2026Résumé IA

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move fresh bail pleas in Delhi riots case

Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have filed new bail applications in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. A Delhi court has issued a notice to the police, seeking their response by July 4. The pleas come after the Supreme Court questioned previous bail rejections under the UAPA.

Supreme Court refers bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam to larger bench

The Supreme Court has referred the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, accused under UAPA in the 2020 Delhi riots case, to a larger bench. The court declined to revisit its prior order denying them bail, while indicating potential interim bail for other accused Abdul Khalid Saifi and Tasleem Ahmad.

Umar Khalid granted interim bail by Delhi High Court for mother's surgery

Delhi High Court granted Umar Khalid 3 days interim bail (June 1-3) to care for his mother during her surgery. He must stay in Delhi-NCR, only visit the hospital, and use one phone number. Police opposed, citing the surgery's non-critical nature.

Times of India

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Umar Khalid moves Delhi HC for interim bail in riots case

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Law·21/05/2026Résumé IA

Umar Khalid moves Delhi HC for interim bail in riots case

Activist Umar Khalid has approached the Delhi High Court seeking 15 days' interim bail to attend his uncle's Chehlum ceremony and care for his mother undergoing surgery. A trial court had previously denied his request.

Delhi court rejects Umar Khalid's bail plea to care for ailing mother

A Delhi court rejected activist Umar Khalid's bail plea, citing insufficient reasons for temporary release. This decision comes after the Supreme Court expressed reservations about bail denials in similar cases involving long incarceration and trial delays.

Times of India

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Supreme Court questions bail denial for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

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Law·18/05/2026Résumé IA

Supreme Court questions bail denial for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Supreme Court expresses serious reservations on denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam under UAPA, emphasizing bail as the rule. Court notes a very low conviction rate (2-6%) nationwide in UAPA cases, suggesting high acquittal likelihood.

Supreme Court Rejects Umar Khalid's Review Petition in 2020 Delhi Riots Case

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the review petition filed by student activist Umar Khalid challenging the court's January 1, 2026 judgment that denied him bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case. Khalid, booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, sought relief after five co-accused were granted bail in the same ruling. The court observed that prolonged incarceration cannot be used as a gateway to bail.

Times of India

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