Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid seek Supreme Court bail in Delhi riots case
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Two activists detained in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots have moved the Supreme Court seeking bail after a high court rejected their applications. They argue that protected witnesses are unlikely to be examined before January 5, 2027, and cite the prosecution's failure to call witnesses during their detention period.
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Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court seeking bail in UAPA case over 2020 Delhi riots (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
The petition contended that the charge sheet was filed on September 25, 2020, in which 18 accused face trial and the prosecution has cited more than 900 witnesses, including 47 protected witnesses.
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam challenge HC's bail refusal in Supreme Court (opens Times of India in a new tab)
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have filed for bail in the Supreme Court concerning the Delhi riots case. They contend that the prosecution has failed to call any witnesses during their extensive period of detention. The activists pointed out the looming…
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move Supreme Court for bail in 2020 Delhi riots case (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached the Supreme Court for bail, saying protected witnesses are unlikely to be examined before January 5, 2027.
Umar, Sharjeel move SC for bail (opens Times of India in a new tab)
