Press Conference on Sharjeel Imam's Imprisonment

On January 29, 2026, a press conference was held at the Press Club of India to mark six years since the arrest of Sharjeel Imam, who is accused under the UAPA.

Speakers at the event, including activists, lawyers, and politicians, argued that Imam's imprisonment is a case of judicial overreach and state repression.

They claimed that his speeches were misconstrued as seditious and that he is a victim of targeted harassment.

However, a closer look at the evidence and court decisions suggests that Imam's case is more about legal accountability.

The Supreme Court has denied bail to Imam, citing prima facie evidence linking him to the 2020 riots.

The event highlighted the ongoing debate about the use of anti-terror laws and the balance between national security and civil liberties.