Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Delhi High Court to Hear Sharjeel Imam's Bail Plea on July 9
The Delhi High Court will decide whether Sharjeel Imam can be released on bail.
Imam is accused of being involved in the February 2020 riots in Delhi, which caused many deaths and injuries.
His lawyer says he wasn't even in Delhi when the riots happened, and that he didn't plan them.
The court was supposed to discuss this earlier, but it was delayed.
The court will now hear Imam's request on July 9 to decide if he can be let out of jail while the case continues.
Delhi High Court to hear Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on July 9.
Imam's counsel argues he was disconnected from events.
The court adjourned the hearing on Tuesday after the prosecution sought time.
Imam claims he was not in Delhi after January 15, 2020.
Imam, Khalid, and others are accused of masterminding the February 2020 riots.
- Who
- Sharjeel Imam, accused in the riots case.
- What
- Hearing of Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in a February 2020 riots case.
- When
- The Delhi High Court will hear the bail plea on July 9.
- Where
- Delhi High Court.
- Why
- To decide whether Imam should be released on bail.
Sharjeel Imam's Defense
Prosecution's Stance
Imam's Involvement
Sharjeel Imam's Defense
Imam's counsel claims he was disconnected with the events, location, and co-accused.
Prosecution's Stance
The prosecution is arguing for his continued detention.
Location at Time of Riots
Sharjeel Imam's Defense
The accused was not in Delhi post January 15, 2020.
Prosecution's Stance
The prosecution believes he played a key role in the riots.
- Case
- February 2020 riots
- Defendant
- Sharjeel Imam
- Hearing Date
- July 9
- Accusation
- Mastermind of riots
- Riots Outcome
- 53 deaths, 700+ injuries
- Original Arrest Date
- August 25, 2020