Supreme Court Postpones Bail Hearings for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and Others in 2020 Delhi Riots Case Until September 22nd
In a case that has been ongoing for over five years without reaching the trial stage, Umar Khalid, along with others, is challenging a Delhi High Court order rejecting their bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case, registered as FIR 59/2020, alleges rioting, conspiracy, and UAPA offences in connection with the 2020 anti-CAA/NRC protests in Delhi. The Delhi Police have alleged that the violence during these protests was a "well-planned conspiracy" with "sinister motives." Umar Khalid has been in custody since September 2020. The High Court has held that alleged speeches and meetings attributed by police to Khalid and others suggested a criminal conspiracy. The prosecution in the case has relied on speeches, WhatsApp group affiliation, discussions, and protected witness testimony. In October 2020, the Delhi High Court refused bail for Umar Khalid on the grounds that the allegations are not baseless. The trial for the case has not begun after five years in custody. The High Court has maintained that the matter is moving "at a natural pace." The second supplementary charge sheet, allegedly exceeding 3,000 pages in length, was filed in 2021. The Delhi Police filed the first chargesheet in the case in September 2020, followed by two supplementary chargesheets. Critics and supporters are closely watching the Supreme Court hearing to see whether justice delayed will translate into justice for Umar Khalid and others. The Supreme Court hearing for Umar Khalid's bail plea is set to begin on September 22. It is important to note that the search results do not provide any information about a person who submitted a plea for probation related to the major conspiracy case concerning the 2020 Delhi clashes before the Supreme Court on September 22. In October 2022, the Delhi High Court took cognisance of a charge sheet in connection with FIR 59/2020. The High Court, in its September 2, 2025, verdict, again held that the matter is moving "at a natural pace." Delay alone does not warrant bail in UAPA non-bailable offences when prima facie material exists, the court said. Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider have petitioned the SC to set aside the Delhi High Court order. The trial for the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, involving Umar Khalid, has yet to start. The High Court held that the case is a serious one and requires thorough investigation and trial. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear Umar Khalid's bail plea, the nation waits with bated breath to see the outcome of this long-drawn case.
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