Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam applies for bail again in Delhi court

 A court on Saturday, June 13, sought a response from the Delhi Police on fresh bail pleas filed by Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 riots.

The court issued notice on the bail applications and directed the Delhi Police to file its reply. The matter has been listed for further hearing on July 4. The two accused have moved regular bail pleas in the case registered under the



Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other penal provisions.

In his plea, Imam contended that despite the passage of more than six months since the Supreme Court rejected his bail application in January, there has been no meaningful progress in the trial. The application stated that arguments on the question of framing of charges are yet to conclude and that Imam continues to remain behind bars for nearly six years in the case.