Delhi Riots Case
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Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail again as Delhi HC rejects pleas in riots conspiracy case
Delhi | Sep 30, 2026, 12:34 PM IST"In view of the previous order of the Supreme Court, we cannot grant bail yet," the high court said. This is the third time the High Court has rejected the bail plea of Khalid and Imam.
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Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain convicted in IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder during Delhi riots
Delhi | Jul 13, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTIB officer Ankit Sharma was brutally killed during the February 2020 riots in Northeast Delhi. His body was later recovered from a nearby drain, sparking widespread outrage across the country.
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Supreme Court reconsiders bail denial to Umar Khalid, refers matter to larger bench
India | May 22, 2026, 04:27 PM ISTThe order came as the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Tasleem Ahmed and Abdul Khalid Saifi, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, and referred to a larger bench the judgment that had denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
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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, 05:20 PM ISTWhile 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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'No grounds to review': SC rejects Umar Khalid's bail review plea in 2020 Delhi riots case
India | Apr 20, 2026, 07:57 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has dismissed Umar Khalid's review petition, reaffirming its earlier decision to deny him bail in the Delhi riots conspiracy case. The court found no grounds to revisit its ruling. It maintained that there is sufficient material indicating his involvement.
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Delhi riots conspiracy case: Sharjeel Imam granted 10-day interim bail
Delhi | Mar 09, 2026, 04:39 PM ISTA 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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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 6, 2026
India | Apr 07, 2026, 12:40 PM ISTOn January 5, some students raised derogatory slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah outside the Sabarmati Hostel at Jawaharlal Nehru University during a protest. The demonstration followed the Supreme Court denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
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JNU on anti-PM Modi slogans: 'University can't be hate labs, those involved to face expulsion'
India | Jan 06, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTJNU controversy: A group of students raised inflammatory slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah during a protest on campus after the Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
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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 | Jan 05, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTDelhi 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 | Jan 05, 2026, 11:51 AM ISTThe 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 | Jan 05, 2026, 11:43 AM ISTUmar 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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Umar Khalid granted interim bail for 14 days to attend sister's wedding
India | Dec 11, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTUmar Khalid has secured 14 days of interim bail to attend his sister's wedding, even as he continues to face charges under the UAPA in the Delhi riots conspiracy case. The trial court granted temporary relief after earlier bail pleas were rejected by both the High Court and the trial court.
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Intellectual terrorists more dangerous than those working on ground, Delhi Police tells SC: 5 Points
India | Nov 21, 2025, 12:05 AM ISTFebruary 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 | Oct 30, 2025, 03:53 PM ISTKhalid, 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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SC issues notice to Delhi Police after HC denies bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid in UAPA case
India | Sep 22, 2025, 04:27 PM ISTThe petitioners– Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider and Shifa Ur Rehman– had challenged the Delhi High Court’s decision denying them bail in an alleged larger conspiracy case during 2020 north-east Delhi riots.
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Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court after Delhi HC denies bail in Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case
India | Sep 06, 2025, 11:15 PM ISTIn 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 | Sep 02, 2025, 04:11 PM ISTKhalid, 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 riots case: Court grants Shahrukh Pathan 15-day interim bail on humanitarian grounds
Delhi | Mar 07, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTThe 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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Sajjan Kumar, former Congress MP, sentenced to life imprisonment in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case
India | Feb 25, 2025, 02:18 PM ISTFormer Congress MP Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The Delhi court ruled on his involvement in the Saraswati Vihar killings, marking his second life sentence.
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Delhi 2020 riots: Court orders case against SHO on forced singing of National Anthem
Delhi | Feb 01, 2025, 07:06 AM IST2020 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.