The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to Umar Khaild and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. ADVERTISEMENTHere’s what the Supreme Court said while denying bail to Umar KhalidThe Supreme Court said it was not deciding Umar Khalid’s guilt or innocence, only whether the prosecution case crosses the threshold required to deny bail under the UAPA. Khalid’s physical absence during the February 2020 riots does not weaken the prosecution case, as he is alleged to be an organiser and strategist, not a street-level executor. The court asked the trial court to proceed with the case as quickly as possible. The Supreme Court concluded that the allegations, taken cumulatively, show deliberate mobilisation, planned blockade strategy and intentional disruption of civic life.

Source: The Telegraph January 05, 2026 15:21 UTC