Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Delhi High Court Seeks Police Response to Sharjeel Imam's Bail Plea
The Delhi High Court has asked the police for their opinion on a request for bail by Sharjeel Imam, a student activist.
He is in jail for his alleged role in the 2020 Delhi riots.
The riots happened during protests against a new law about citizenship.
The court wants the police to respond within two weeks.
Imam's lawyers say the trial has been slow, but the police argue that the Supreme Court already considered this delay.
The next hearing is on August 27, 2024.
The Delhi High Court seeks the Delhi Police's response to Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots.
Imam's bail plea was rejected by the trial court, which cited the Supreme Court's earlier decision.
The High Court has given the police two weeks to file a reply and listed the matter for hearing on August 27, 2024.
Imam's lawyers argue that the trial has been slow, with charges not yet framed after more than six months.
The 2020 Delhi riots left 53 people dead and over 700 injured during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
- Who
- Sharjeel Imam, a student activist, is involved in the case.
- What
- The Delhi High Court is seeking the Delhi Police's response to Imam's bail plea in a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots.
- When
- The next hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2024.
- Where
- The case is being heard in the Delhi High Court.
- Why
- Imam's bail plea is related to his alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots, which were linked to protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
- Person Involved
- Sharjeel Imam
- Case Type
- UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act)
- Incident Date
- February 2020
- Court Decision Date
- July 4, 2024
- Next Hearing Date
- August 27, 2024
- Arrest Date
- August 25, 2020
- Casualties
- 53 dead, over 700 injured
- Related Legislation
- Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019