Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Delhi Court Grants Sharjeel Imam Seven-Day Interim Bail
A Delhi court gave Sharjeel Imam temporary bail for seven days.
The bail will last from October 4 to October 10.
He wants to attend the weddings of two cousins.
One wedding is in New Delhi and the other is in Sasaram, Bihar.
The court set rules for his release, including a bond and a surety.
He cannot contact witnesses or speak to the media during this time.
He must also stay at the approved wedding and accommodation locations.
Imam must return to jail on the evening of October 10.
A Delhi court granted Sharjeel Imam interim bail from October 4 to October 10.
The bail allows Imam to attend his cousins’ weddings in New Delhi and Sasaram, Bihar.
Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai ordered a personal bond and surety of Rs 50,000 each.
Delhi Police opposed the request, citing the serious UAPA and IPC allegations against Imam.
Imam must avoid witnesses, media and social media, and surrender to jail authorities on October 10.
- Who
- Sharjeel Imam, who is accused alongside Umar Khalid and others in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.
- What
- A Delhi court granted Imam seven days of interim bail to attend his cousins’ weddings.
- When
- The bail period is October 4 to October 10; the order was reported on September 22.
- Where
- The case is before a Delhi court; the weddings are scheduled in New Delhi and Sasaram, Bihar.
- Why
- The court granted temporary release so Imam could attend the weddings of his cousins, Danish Imam and Fahad Imam.
Imam’s request
Delhi Police’s opposition
Need for interim release
Imam’s request
Imam sought temporary release to attend the weddings of his cousins, and the court noted that the marriages had been verified by the investigating officer.
Delhi Police’s opposition
Delhi Police argued that his presence at the weddings was not necessary and that he could repeatedly seek interim bail for relatives’ marriages.
Seriousness of the case
Imam’s request
Imam’s bail request was limited to seven days and subject to restrictions on movement, communication and media contact.
Delhi Police’s opposition
Police cited the serious UAPA allegations and the repeated dismissal of his regular bail applications in opposing the plea.
- Interim bail period
- October 4 to October 10
- Applicant
- Sharjeel Imam
- Presiding judge
- Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai
- Wedding dates
- October 4 in New Delhi and October 7 in Sasaram, Bihar
- Bail condition
- Personal bond of Rs 50,000 with one surety of the same amount
- Case allegations
- An alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 Northeast Delhi riots under the UAPA and IPC
- Reported casualties
- 53 people killed and more than 700 injured
