The Economic Times

2020 Delhi riots: Court reserves order on bail of student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

A Delhi court has reserved its decision on bail pleas for activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Both argue their prolonged detention without trial violates their fundamental rights. Khalid points to recent Supreme Court remarks emphasizing 'bail is the rule' under UAPA as a changed circumstance, while Imam highlights nearly six years in custody without charges being framed.