Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Delhi Riots Case: Prosecution Argues Regime Change Conspiracy
The Delhi riots in 2020 were very serious and caused a lot of damage.
Some people are accused of planning these riots to try and change the government.
The police say these people used protests against a new law to cause trouble and violence.
They showed videos and messages in court to prove that the riots were planned.
The accused say they are innocent and were just protesting.
The court is trying to decide if the accused should be released on bail or stay in jail while the trial continues.
The police say the accused are dangerous because they are educated and planned the riots carefully.
The court will hear more arguments before making a decision.
The prosecution argues that the 2020 Delhi riots were a planned regime change operation.
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others are accused of conspiring to incite violence.
Evidence includes WhatsApp chats, speeches, and witness statements.
The prosecution claims the accused aimed to paralyze Delhi and internationalize the unrest.
The Supreme Court is considering the bail petitions, with arguments presented by ASG S.V. Raju.
- Who
- Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others accused of conspiring to incite Delhi riots.
- What
- Prosecution argues the riots were a planned regime change operation.
- When
- The riots occurred in February 2020, and the bail hearing is in November 2025.
- Where
- The riots took place in North-East Delhi, and the hearing is in the Supreme Court.
- Why
- The prosecution claims the accused aimed to destabilize the government and create communal unrest.
- Accused Individuals
- Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa-ur-Rehman, Shadab Ahmad, Mohd Saleem Khan
- Case Details
- FIR 59/2020 under UAPA
- Alleged Conspiracy
- Regime change operation via anti-CAA protests
- Key Evidence
- WhatsApp chats, speeches, witness statements, CCTV footage
- Legal Provisions
- Sections 16(1)(a) and 43D(5) of UAPA
- Court Involved
- Supreme Court of India
- Judges
- Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria
- Prosecution Representative
- Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju