Archive · 20 Sep 2025
UAPA Criticized Amidst Umar Khalid Bail Denial, People's Movement Urged
Umar Khalid's bail request was rejected, which has brought attention to the UAPA law.
Critics argue the law is being used unfairly, especially against Muslims and those who disagree with the government.
They say it allows for long imprisonments without trials and inverts the usual rules of justice.
Some people are calling for a movement to challenge the UAPA, similar to past movements against similar laws.
Umar Khalid's bail plea was rejected by the Delhi High Court.
Critics claim the UAPA is used to keep people in jail without trial.
UAPA shifts the burden of proof onto the accused.
The author calls for a renewed people's movement against UAPA.
The writer is a spokesperson of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, National General Secretary( Org), Welfare Party of India and father of Umar Khalid
- Who
- Umar Khalid, government, police
- What
- Denial of bail, alleged misuse of UAPA
- When
- Recent
- Where
- India
- Why
- To allegedly silence dissenters and minorities
Critics of UAPA
Supporters/Implementers of UAPA
Purpose of UAPA
Critics of UAPA
UAPA is used to suppress dissent and target minorities.
Supporters/Implementers of UAPA
UAPA is used to deal with crimes including terrorism.
Bail and Trial
Critics of UAPA
Denial of bail is unjust due to trial delays and reversed burden of proof.
Supporters/Implementers of UAPA
UAPA provisions are necessary and that bail is granted with care.
Accountability
Critics of UAPA
There's a lack of accountability for officials who misuse the law.
Supporters/Implementers of UAPA
The system provides accountability.
- Law
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
- Accused
- Umar Khalid
- Charges
- UAPA
- Focus
- Bail denial, trial delays
- Accusation
- Misuse of UAPA against minorities and dissenters
Sources
Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid Bail Pleas In 2020 Delhi Riots Case Adjourned by SC Till Sept 22
SC to hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam on Sep 22
Supreme Court defers to September 22 bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in Delhi riots case
Supreme Court adjourns hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam till Sep 22
Bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam adjourned by Supreme Court to Sept 22
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam To Stay In Jail As Top Court Defers Bail Plea Hearing
2020 Delhi riots case: Supreme Court adjourns bail plea of Umar Khalid, others till September 22
Delhi riots case: SC to hear on September 22 pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid seeking bail
SC Judge Whose Jail-Not-Bail Ruling Anchored HC's Bail Denial for Umar Khalid
SC defers hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
Tribunals uphold ban on two JK groups, including Mirwaiz Farooq’s Awami Action Committee
Delhi riots: SC defers hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others to Sep 22
Supreme Court defers Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail hearing in Delhi riots case to September 22
Supreme Court defers bail hearing of Umar Khalid and others to September 22 - Telegraph India
‘Trial in 2020 Delhi riots case still not held’: Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav join protest at Jantar Mantar
