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  2020 Delhi riots case: Court denies interim bail to Umar Khalid to take care of ailing mother

  Delhi | May 19, 2026 17:20 IST

  While rejecting the plea, the court said that just because Khalid and some other accused had earlier been granted interim bail and had not violated any conditions, it did not mean bail should be allowed on every occasion.

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  Delhi riots conspiracy case: Sharjeel Imam granted 10-day interim bail

  Delhi | March 09, 2026 16:39 IST

  A Delhi court has granted 10-day interim bail to activist Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The relief was given so he can attend his brother’s wedding.

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  'Ab yahi zindagi hai': What Umar Khalid said after Supreme Court denies bail

  India | January 05, 2026 23:42 IST

  Apart from Umar Khalid, the Supreme Court also refused to grant bail to Sharjeel Imam. However, it granted bail to five others -- Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd. Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmad.

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  Delhi riots case: Why didn't the SC grant bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam? Here's what court said

  India | January 05, 2026 12:25 IST

  Delhi riots case: The Supreme Court said that their roles were "central" to the alleged offences. As regards these two, though the period of incarceration is continued and long it does not violate the Constitutional mandate or override the statutory embargo under the laws.

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  Delhi riots case: Who are the five accused to get bail by Supreme Court? Check here

  India | January 05, 2026 11:51 IST

  The Supreme Court refused bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, stating that their role in the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots was more serious than that of the other accused. Meanwhile, five co-accused were granted bail under strict conditions.

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  Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case; 5 others get relief

  India | January 05, 2026 11:43 IST

  Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others were booked under UAPA and provisions of IPC for allegedly being the "masterminds" of the February 2020 riots, which left 53 people dead and over 700 injured. The violence erupted during the protests against the CAA and NRC.

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  CAA protests fuelled for regime change, deliberately planned during Trump's visit: Delhi Police

  India | November 20, 2025 15:57 IST

  A group of activists, including Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider and Rehman, remain in custody after being charged under the UAPA and sections of the IPC. Investigators claim the five played a key role in planning the violence that shook Delhi in 2020.

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  Intellectual terrorists more dangerous than those working on ground, Delhi Police tells SC: 5 Points

  India | November 21, 2025 0:05 IST

  February 2020 Delhi Riots: The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court it has become a new trend for doctors and engineers to engage in anti-national activities, while also showing videos of Imam giving "inflammatory speeches" against the CAA before the 2020 riots in the city-state.

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  2020 Delhi riots: Police allege 'regime-change operation' in SC affidavit against Khalid, Imam

  India | October 30, 2025 15:53 IST

  Khalid, Imam, and the rest of the accused persons were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and provisions of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code for allegedly being the "masterminds" of the February 2020 riots, which left 53 people dead and over 700 injured.

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  Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court after Delhi HC denies bail in Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case

  India | September 06, 2025 23:15 IST

  In its order, the Delhi High Court said the roles of Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in the 'larger conspiracy' appeared "prima facie grave", and they delivered hate speeches to "instigate mass mobilization of members of the Muslim community."

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  2020 Delhi riots: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail by HC in 'larger conspiracy' case

  India | September 02, 2025 16:11 IST

  Khalid, Imam and others were booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and provisions of IPC for allegedly being the "masterminds" of the February 2020 riots, which left 53 people dead and over 700 injured. The violence erupted during the protests against the CAA and NRC.

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  Delhi 2020 riots: Court stays probe against Minister Kapil Mishra till April 21

  Delhi | April 09, 2025 18:15 IST

  Delhi law Minister Kapil Mishra on Wednesday moved a petition against the further investigation order in connection to the 2020 North East Delhi riots case.

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  2020 Delhi riots: Court directs police to file FIR against BJP leader Kapil Mishra

  Delhi | April 01, 2025 19:10 IST

  2020 Delhi riots: Violence broke out in northeast Delhi on February 24, 2020, following protests over the citizenship law, leaving 53 dead and several injured.

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  Delhi riots case: Court grants Shahrukh Pathan 15-day interim bail on humanitarian grounds

  Delhi | March 07, 2025 23:41 IST

  The court allowed Pathan to care for his ailing father and arrange financial support for his family. He was released on a personal bond of Rs 20,000 along with a surety of the same amount.

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  Delhi 2020 riots: Court orders case against SHO on forced singing of National Anthem

  Delhi | February 01, 2025 7:06 IST

  2020 Delhi riots case: The court said the cops had "engaged themselves in hate crimes". A complaint filed by Mohd Wasim alleged that Police personnel forced them to sing the National Anthem and Vande Mataram.

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  SC delivers split verdict on AIMIM candidate Tahir Hussain's bail plea for election campaigning

  India | January 22, 2025 15:32 IST

  Supreme Court's split verdict on AIMIM candidate Tahir Hussain's plea for interim bail to campaign in Delhi Assembly elections. Larger bench to decide.

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  Tahir Hussain seeks Supreme Court bail for Delhi election campaign after High Court rejection

  Delhi | January 18, 2025 23:51 IST

  AIMIM candidate and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain has approached the Supreme Court seeking interim bail to participate in the Delhi Assembly election campaign. Hussain’s plea challenges the Delhi High Court's earlier decision denying him bail.

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  Delhi riots accused and AIMIM leader Tahir Hussain granted custodial parole to file nomination

  Delhi | January 14, 2025 23:10 IST

  Delhi Assembly elections: Tahir Hussain recently moved the court seeking interim bail between January 14 and February 9 to fight assembly polls from the Mustafabad constituency on the AIMIM party ticket.

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  Delhi riots case: High Court dismisses Sharjeel Imam's plea seeking urgent hearing of bail petition

  Delhi | September 04, 2024 14:07 IST

  Delhi riots case 2020: The plea was listed today before the division bench headed by Justice Suresh Kumar Kait. It states that he had challenged the trial court order dismissing his bail plea.

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  2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits two accused of arson, assault, says charges 'not proved at all'

  India | August 06, 2023 16:16 IST

  2020 Delhi riots: Regarding the identification of the two accused persons as part of the riotous mob, the court noted that as Monish did not know anyone from the mob, nor did he remember their faces, he could not identify any culprit before the court.