Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Sharjeel Imam Challenges Bail Denial in Delhi Riots Case
Sharjeel Imam is asking the Supreme Court to let him out of jail.
He was denied bail by the Delhi High Court, and the case is about the 2020 Delhi riots.
Imam and others are accused of planning the riots, which happened during protests.
The High Court said Imam's speeches seemed to encourage violence.
The police believe the riots were planned.
Imam has been in jail for nearly five years and is charged with serious crimes.
The riots led to many deaths and injuries.
Sharjeel Imam is appealing to the Supreme Court after a bail denial.
The case concerns the 2020 Delhi riots.
Imam is accused of conspiracy under the UAPA.
The Delhi High Court found his role "grave" and denied bail.
The riots resulted from protests against CAA and NRC.
- Who
- Sharjeel Imam
- What
- Challenging Delhi High Court's bail denial
- When
- 2020
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- To appeal the denial of bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case
Accused's Position
Court's and Police's Position
Bail
Accused's Position
Seeking release, citing lengthy pre-trial detention and violation of rights.
Court's and Police's Position
Opposed to bail due to the severity of the charges, the evidence, and the potential danger.
- Appellant
- Sharjeel Imam
- Charges
- UAPA and conspiracy
- Related to
- 2020 Delhi riots
- Supreme Court Action
- Challenging bail denial
- Other Accused
- Umar Khalid, others
- Incident
- Anti-CAA/NRC protests
- Casualties
- 53 dead, 700+ injured
Sources
"Will Approach Top Court Against Injustice": Kapil Sibal On Umar Khalid's Bail Rejection
272 days, 407 days: Umar’s court wait highlights justice system delays, says Sibal
‘Will approach SC’: Sibal on HC rejecting Khalid’s bail plea
‘Why Blame Lawyers?’: Kapil Sibal Slams Delhi HC Over Delay in Umar Khalid Case
Top Court Petition Filed by Sharjeel Imam Over Delhi Riots Bail Order
Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC order denying bail in 2020 Delhi riots case
Sharjeel Imam moves SC against Delhi HC order denying him bail in 2020 Delhi riots case
Denied bail in 2020 riots case, Sharjeel Imam moves SC
Sharjeel Imam moves Supreme Court against Delhi HC order denying him bail in Delhi riots case
