'Qualitatively different footing': Why Delhi court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam; cites SC order

A Delhi court has rejected the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 riots larger conspiracy case. The judge stated the court must adhere to a Supreme Court ruling from January 5, 2026, which had previously dismissed their bail petitions. The court found no grounds to reconsider the matter, citing the apex court's prior decision.

'Qualitatively different footing': Why Delhi court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam; cites SC order
A Delhi court has rejected the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 riots larger conspiracy case. The judge stated the court must adhere to a Supreme Court ruling from January 5, 2026, which had previously dismissed their bail petitions. The court found no grounds to reconsider the matter, citing the apex court's prior decision.