Sharjeel Imam is an Indian activist and former JNU student, prominent during the 2019-2020 anti-CAA protests. He faces sedition and UAPA charges for speeches...
Sharjeel Imam is an Indian activist and former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student known for his activism during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in 2019-2020.
He faces multiple charges, including sedition and various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), related to his speeches during the anti-CAA protests.
Imam gained controversy for speeches allegedly advocating for the blockade of the "Chicken's Neck" corridor in Assam during the anti-CAA protests, which led to the sedition and UAPA charges.
His legal cases, involving charges like sedition and UAPA, are ongoing in various courts across different states in India, with proceedings at different stages.