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Failing the Constitution on personal liberty

The Supreme Court says “bail is the rule”, reminds courts that constitutional liberty overrides statutory embargoes, and cautions against indefinite incarceration. Yet, trial courts still feel compelled to err on the side of detention, especially in politically sensitive prosecutions. (HT Archvie)

Published 7 days ago

2020 Delhi riots: Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move fresh bail pleas in larger conspiracy case

2020 Delhi riots: Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move fresh bail pleas in larger conspiracy case

Published 30 days ago

SC refers Umar Khalid plea to larger bench, grants bail to 2 other accused

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi

Updated 51 days ago

Umar Khalid moves Delhi HC for interim bail; hearing likely tomorrow

Khalid applied for 15 days of interim bail to attend the 40th day ceremony (Chehlum) of his deceased uncle and to visit his mother, who is scheduled to undergo surgery. His plea was rejected by a Delhi court earlier this week.

Updated 52 days ago

SC criticises its January verdict denying bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

‘Bail Is The Rule’: Supreme Court Criticises Its Own January Verdict On Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam

Updated 56 days ago

Delhi HC dismisses petition challenging Ishrat Jahan’s bail in 2020 riots case

The bench clarified that it has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case. (Representative file photo)

Updated 80 days ago

2020 Delhi riots case: SC rejects Khalid’s plea against bail denial

Former JNU student Umar Khalid

Published 83 days ago

Supreme Court rejects Umar Khalid’s review petition to seek bail in 2020 case

Umar Khalid has been in custody since September 13, 2020. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

Updated 83 days ago

SC bail denial: Umar Khalid seeks review, urges open hearing

Khalid has been in custody since September 13, 2020. (HT Archive)

Published 90 days ago

Umar Khalid seeks open hearing in review against bail refusal in Delhi riot case

While denying bail to Khalid and Imam, the court had granted relief to five co-accused. (PTI)

Published 91 days ago

Nothing left in 2020 plea of Delhi riots accused over 'leak' of disclosure statement: HC

Nothing left in 2020 plea of Delhi riots accused over 'leak' of disclosure statement: HC

Updated 111 days ago

Delhi riots case: Two acquitted as court finds gaps in prosecution evidence

Delhi riots case: Two acquitted as court finds gaps in prosecution evidence

Published 116 days ago

SC rejects Devangana Kalita’s plea for reconstruction of case diary in 2020 Delhi riots case

SC rejects Devangana Kalita’s plea for reconstruction of case diary in 2020 Delhi riots case

Published 125 days ago

Delhi court grants 10-day interim bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case

Sharjeel Imam was charged under section 15A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) along with fellow activist Umar Khalid.

Updated 126 days ago

CBI junks claim Kapil Mishra had role in 2020 northeast Delhi riots death

The CBI discarded the allegation by one of the victims that Kapil Mishra had exhorted the public for indulging in violence, claiming that no other victim or witness supported this claim.

Published 132 days ago

Delhi riots case: Court acquits man accused of arson, rioting

Delhi riots case: Court acquits man accused of arson, rioting

Published 163 days ago

Delhi riots accused Khalid Saifi granted 13-day interim bail for a wedding

The court granted Khalid Saifi the relief from February 6 to February 13, 2026, on furnishing a personal bond of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000.

Updated 163 days ago

In overcrowded prisons, justice has lost its way

The presumption of innocence, enshrined in the Constitution, appears to have no practical value inside prison walls. The law insists they are presumed innocent, but in practice many spend longer in prison awaiting trial. (HT Archive)

Updated 172 days ago

Wise counsel for the courts

The judiciary has appeared hesitant in granting bail on account of delay in the politically sensitive cases, the latest example being the Supreme Court refusing relief to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam earlier this month. (HT Archive)

Updated 174 days ago

‘Imam withdrew from Delhi anti-CAA stir before riots begun’

Imam also said there were no call records or meetings to suggest he was mentored by Umar Khalid. (PTI)

Published 183 days ago

MEA's sharp response on Mamdani's letter to Umar Khalid: ‘Personal prejudices’

Expressing a mild disapproval for Zohran Mamdani’s letter, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday during the weekly press conference that public representatives are expected to be “respectful of judiciary in other democracies”.

Updated 184 days ago

Who are the five co-accused in Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam case granted SC bail

The combination of images show Meeran Haider, Gulfishan Fatima and Shifa ur Rehman.

Updated 186 days ago

‘You will rise…’: Mahua Moitra shares poem for Umar Khalid after SC bail denial

TMC MP Mahua Moitra during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi.

Updated 187 days ago

Day after SC bail, Delhi court orders verification of bail bonds of 4 Delhi riots accused

Day after SC bail, Delhi court orders verification of bail bonds of 4 Delhi riots accused

Published 187 days ago

‘Different footing’: Why Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam were denied bail by SC

According to the bench, the FIR and successive charge sheets consistently portray Khalid and Imam as ideological drivers and coordinators of the alleged plot, operating at the level of planning, mobilisation and strategic direction from December 2019 onwards, immediately after the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Updated 188 days ago

SC denies Umar, Sharjeel bail in ’20 Delhi riots case

The Supreme Court, however, held that in cases governed by UAPA, long incarceration by itself cannot override the statutory bar where the court is satisfied that a prima facie case exists against the accused. (ANI)

Published 188 days ago

‘Coordinators, not conspirators’: Why SC freed five but not Khalid and Imam

The court said that the nature of the material relied upon by the prosecution, and the stage of the proceedings, their liberty could be secured through strict safeguards

Updated 188 days ago

Families of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam say hopes dashed

Umar’s father told HT, ‘I have nothing to say now. It’s unfortunate’ (PTI)

Published 188 days ago

Supreme Court grants bail to 5 Delhi riots accused, with 11 conditions

While the Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, some others were granted bail with 11 conditions imposed on them.

Updated 188 days ago

‘Jail vacations on demand’: Oppn contrasts Umar Khalid's case with dera chief

CPI(M) MP John Brittas

Published 188 days ago

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