Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Delhi Riots Accused Seeks Bail Parity
Athar Khan, who is accused of being one of the main organizers of a protest during the 2020 Delhi riots, has asked the court for bail.
He wants the same treatment as five other people who were recently given bail by the Supreme Court.
The police say Athar Khan was involved in planning the protest and making speeches that caused trouble.
He is also accused of being part of a group that hurt a police officer and looted a shop.
The court will decide on his bail request on January 19.
Athar Khan, a former call centre employee, filed a bail application in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
He seeks parity with five other accused who were granted bail by the Supreme Court on January 5.
Khan is accused of organizing protests, delivering inflammatory speeches, and coordinating the destruction of CCTV cameras.
He is among 11 alleged organizers and speakers of the anti-CAA/NRC meeting.
The court listed Khan's bail application for hearing on January 19.
- Who
- Athar Khan, a former call centre employee
- What
- Filed a bail application seeking parity with other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case
- When
- Bail application listed for hearing on January 19, 2024
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To seek bail on similar grounds as other accused who were granted bail by the Supreme Court
- Accused Name
- Athar Khan
- Charges Filed
- Criminal conspiracy, inflammatory speeches, destruction of CCTV cameras
- Bail Application Date
- January 19
- Supreme Court Bail Grant
- January 5, 2024
- Other Accused Granted Bail
- Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan, Shadab Ahmad