Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Denied Bail by Supreme Court; Five Co-accused Granted Relief

The Supreme Court on January 5, 2026, denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case under UAPA. However, five co-accused were granted bail, with the Court citing a 'qualitatively different footing' for Khalid and Imam. The judgment emphasizes stringent bail conditions under the UAPA, drawing concerns over its implications for individual liberty and prolonged incarceration.

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