Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Supreme Court Denies Bail to Khalid, Imam
The Supreme Court recently decided not to give bail to two people, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been in jail for a long time.
This decision has made some people worried because it seems like the court is putting national security before personal freedom.
A leader named Asaduddin Owaisi is upset with the Congress party because they changed a law called UAPA when they were in power.
This law lets people be kept in jail for a long time without proper charges.
Owaisi says this law is being used to keep minorities in jail for the maximum time allowed without a chargesheet.
The Supreme Court's decision has raised questions about how the court balances national security with personal liberty and the right to a speedy trial.
Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots 2020 case.
Asaduddin Owaisi criticizes Congress for UAPA amendments during UPA government.
UAPA provisions allow detention up to 180 days without a chargesheet.
Owaisi argues that UAPA is subjective and can be misused to keep minorities in custody for extended periods.
Supreme Court's decision raises concerns about the balance between national security and personal liberty.
- Who
- Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Asaduddin Owaisi
- What
- Supreme Court denies bail to Khalid and Imam; Owaisi criticizes Congress for UAPA amendments
- When
- Recent Supreme Court decision and historical context of UAPA amendments
- Where
- Event in Dhule, Maharashtra; Lok Sabha speeches; Supreme Court of India
- Why
- Alleged misuse of UAPA provisions by Congress, leading to prolonged incarceration of minorities and constitutional concerns over personal liberty
- Act
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
- Amendments
- Introduced by Congress during UPA government
- Key Figures
- Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
- Bail Denial
- Denied by Supreme Court of India
- Detention Period
- Up to 180 days without a chargesheet
- Criticism
- Subjective provisions and misuse of UAPA
- Constitutional Concern
- Balance between national security and personal liberty
- Article 21
- Right to life and personal liberty
Sources
Asaduddin Owaisi blames Congress for 'prolonged' detention of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: ‘UPA amended UAPA’
'Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam In Jail Due To Congress': Asaduddin Owaisi Explains
Conditional Liberty
When Liberty Can Wait: What the Supreme Court’s Bail Judgement Reveals
