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Failing the Constitution on personal liberty

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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 on Jul 05, 2026 09:22 pm IST

Delhi court rejects Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam’s bail pleas in riots case

Court held that there were no grounds to entertain the applications in view of the Supreme Court’s January 5 order refusing bail to both accused and laying down specific conditions under which they could revive their pleas. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 05, 2026 06:39 am IST

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam file fresh bail pleas in Delhi court

Both Umar Khalid (L) and Sharjeel Imam (R), in their bail applications, have cited a change in circumstance

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 06:37 am IST

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 on Jun 13, 2026 01:45 pm IST

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 on May 22, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Delhi riots: Sharjeel Imam gets 10-day interim bail for brother’s wedding

Imam is an accused in the northeast Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, along with 17 others, and is accused of hatching a conspiracy to incite violence in the capital as part of their protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 05:22 am IST

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 on Mar 09, 2026 05:01 pm IST

AIP welcomes former CJI’s statement on Umar, Sharjeel

It is constitutional and moral duty of the judiciary to free engineer Rasheed from the Tihar jail, especially when former chief justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud has confessed that even few years in detention violates the rights of a person like Shahjehan Muhammad Umar Khalid, said the AIP spokesperson. (File)

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Published on Jan 20, 2026 05:32 am IST

Owaisi hits out at Congress after SC denies bail for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

The Hyderabad MP was speaking at a public meeting in the Chandni Chowk area of Amravati in Maharashtra on Saturday ahead of January 15 civic elections.

Published on Jan 11, 2026 10:15 am IST

‘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 on Jan 11, 2026 12:41 pm IST

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 on Jan 10, 2026 05:38 am IST

Sharjeel Imam says he quit CAA protests before 2020 Delhi riots

The arguments mark a significant shift in the case, as this is the first time Imam has sought to distance himself from the other co-accused.

Updated on Jan 09, 2026 11:59 pm IST

‘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 on Jan 07, 2026 06:21 pm IST

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

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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 on Jan 06, 2026 12:18 pm IST

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 on Jan 06, 2026 09:11 am IST

‘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 on Jan 06, 2026 11:59 pm IST

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 on Jan 06, 2026 03:50 am IST

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

CPI(M) MP John Brittas

Published on Jan 05, 2026 07:10 pm IST

No bail for another year for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam? What Supreme Court said

The top court on Monday rejected Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea in the alleged larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots

Updated on Jan 05, 2026 09:52 pm IST

Material suggests involvement of Khalid, Imam in planning, mobilisation: SC in Delhi riots conspiracy case

Material suggests involvement of Khalid, Imam in planning, mobilisation: SC in Delhi riots conspiracy case

Published on Jan 05, 2026 04:18 pm IST

Delhi riots: Sharjeel's uncle expresses shock over SC's refusal to grant bail, says respects verdict

Delhi riots: Sharjeel's uncle expresses shock over SC's refusal to grant bail, says respects verdict

Published on Jan 05, 2026 03:35 pm IST

Umar Khalid to partner after SC bail denial in Delhi case: 'This is my life now'

Umar Khalid has spent five years in jail while the trial is yet to begin; he was briefly released recently for a family event.

Updated on Jan 05, 2026 09:00 pm IST

BJP's praise for SC order in Delhi riots; Cong MP's ‘fundamental right’ reminder

Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy matter.

Published on Jan 05, 2026 05:59 pm IST

First reaction of Umar Khalid's father as SC denies son bail: ‘Very unfortunate’

Qasim Rasool, father of Umar Khalid, arrives at the Supreme Court for the hearing of the bail plea of his son in New Delhi.

Updated on Jan 05, 2026 06:01 pm IST

Delay in trial not ‘trump card’: What SC said on denying bail to Umar, Sharjeel

The Supreme Court observed that Section 43D(5) of UAPA departs from general provisions in grant of bail.

Updated on Jan 05, 2026 02:43 pm IST

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case; grants relief to five others

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Published on Jan 05, 2026 11:28 am IST

No bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, relief for others in Delhi riots case

Big Supreme Court verdict on Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's bail plea

Updated on Jan 05, 2026 12:59 pm IST

Will Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam walk out of jail? Big SC verdict on bail today

Big Supreme Court verdict awaited on Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's bail plea today

Updated on Jan 05, 2026 12:03 pm IST

Delhi riots: SC to pronounce verdict on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, others on Jan 5

Delhi riots: SC to pronounce verdict on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, others on Jan 5

Published on Jan 03, 2026 06:29 pm IST

SC reserves order on bail pleas of Khalid, Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Delhi police said that the speeches by Khalid and Imam were sufficient for a case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

Published on Dec 11, 2025 08:58 am IST

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