Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Delhi Court Reserves Verdict on Bail
The Supreme Court is deciding whether to grant bail to six people accused of being involved in the 2020 Delhi riots.
The police say that speeches made by one of the accused, Sharjeel Imam, can be used as evidence against the others.
The defense argues that these speeches are not relevant.
The court is also looking at old documents and messages to decide if there was a conspiracy.
The verdict is expected before the court's winter break.
Supreme Court reserves verdict on bail petitions for six accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Delhi Police argues that Sharjeel Imam's speeches can be attributed to Umar Khalid and others as evidence of conspiracy.
Court expresses concern over the large volume of documents submitted by both sides.
Defense argues that the 2016 FIR is unrelated to the 2020 riots and should not be considered.
Verdict expected by December 19, 2023, before the court's winter break.
- Who
- Six accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shadab Ahmed, Mohd. Saleem Khan
- What
- Supreme Court reserves verdict on bail petitions
- When
- Hearing on December 5, 2023; verdict expected by December 19, 2023
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- Delhi Police argues that Sharjeel Imam's speeches can be used as evidence against the other accused
Defense
Prosecution
Evidence of Conspiracy
Defense
No direct evidence linking speeches to conspiracy.
Prosecution
Sharjeel Imam's speeches can be attributed to Umar Khalid and others as evidence of conspiracy.
Delay in Trial
Defense
Prosecution caused delay by not providing documents promptly.
Prosecution
Defense caused delay by demanding extensive documents.
Relevance of Prior FIR
Defense
2016 FIR is unrelated to 2020 riots.
Prosecution
2016 FIR is relevant as part of the conspiracy.
- Accused Individuals
- Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shadab Ahmed, Mohd. Saleem Khan
- Date of Hearing
- December 5, 2023
- Expected Verdict Date
- December 19, 2023
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Charges
- Conspiracy in Delhi riots case
- Section of UAPA
- Section 15 (terrorist act)
- Documents Submitted
- 2016 FIR, speeches, WhatsApp and Signal messages
Sources
Delhi riots larger conspiracy case: Accused conclude rejoinder arguments in SC; Delhi Police to respond tomorrow
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