Archive · 27 Oct 2025
SC Criticizes Delhi Police in Umar Khalid Bail Case
The Supreme Court is looking at the case of Umar Khalid and others who are accused in the 2020 Delhi riots.
The court was not happy because the Delhi Police hadn't responded to the requests to let the accused out on bail.
The police wanted more time, but the court said no and told them to be ready for the next hearing on Friday.
The accused have been in jail for over five years.
The court wants to move forward with the case, despite the delays.
Supreme Court criticized Delhi Police for not filing a response to bail petitions.
The case involves Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others accused in the 2020 Delhi riots.
The court rejected Delhi Police's request for more time to respond.
Senior advocates argued that some accused have been in jail for over five years.
The court scheduled the next hearing for Friday, ordering the Delhi Police to file a response.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Delhi Police, Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
- What
- Criticized Delhi Police for lack of response and scheduled next hearing
- When
- Scheduled for Friday, October 27
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- To address bail petitions related to the Delhi riots case
- Case
- 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy
- Accused
- Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, others
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Delhi Police Response
- Required to file a counter-affidavit
- Next Hearing
- Friday (October 27)
- Charges
- Conspiracy, inciting riots
- Incarceration
- Over five years for some accused
Sources
2020 Riots: SC to Hear Bail Pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
Delhi riots: SC to hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
2020 Delhi Riots: Supreme Court to hear bail pleas of jailed activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, others tomorrow
2020 riots: SC defers to Oct 31 hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
SC defers to Oct 31 hearing on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
2020 Riots: SC Defers to Oct 31 Hearing on Bail Pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
SC raps Delhi Police for not replying to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail pleas, says five years are over already
2020 Delhi riots case: Supreme Court to hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam on October 31
