Supreme Court Set to Deliver Verdict on Bail Pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam on Monday

In this Special Report, India Today Legal Editor Nalini Sharma details the upcoming Supreme Court verdict on the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and other accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. The apex court is set to pronounce its order on Monday, deciding whether the accused, who have been incarcerated for nearly six years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), will be granted regular bail. Sharma notes, 'On Monday, we're expecting the big order from the Supreme Court.' The report highlights that while Umar Khalid recently received interim bail for his sister's wedding, the accused have yet to secure regular bail. The prosecution maintains the riots were a 'larger conspiracy' orchestrated during the US President's visit, while the defense argues for bail due to the prolonged trial.