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Delhi High Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

Published Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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  • Bail Denial in Delhi Riots Case — 1 source

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The Delhi High Court has denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been in custody for nearly six years in connection with the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The court cited a Supreme Court order as a reason for its decision.

What We Know — Key Points

  • On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the Delhi High Court rejected the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
  • Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have been in custody for nearly six years in connection with the alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 North-East Delhi riots.
  • The court stated it could not alter a Supreme Court order regarding their bail conditions.

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Bail Denial in Delhi Riots Case
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reported that the Delhi High Court denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing an inability to alter a Supreme Court order on their bail conditions. The article also highlighted their prolonged incarceration.

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