{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Delhi Court Denies Bail Again To Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam After Six Years In Jail",
  "summary": "A Delhi court has rejected the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, with both men having spent nearly six years in jail.",
  "content": "A Delhi court has once again denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, keeping both men behind bars after nearly six years in custody.\n\nThe Riots That Led To The Case\nThe Karkardooma Court in Delhi rejected the bail applications filed by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or UAPA. Delhi Police had arrested both of them under the same law in connection with an alleged conspiracy behind the riots that broke out in northeast Delhi in February 2020. More than 50 people were killed in the violence.\n\nPlea Cited Slow Progress In Trial\nIn their bail applications, the two accused argued that even though the Supreme Court had already dismissed their earlier bail pleas, the trial had barely moved forward over the past six months. They pointed out that both of them have already spent close to six years in jail while the case continues to drag on, and used this as the basis for seeking bail once again.\n\nSecond Bail Attempt, After Supreme Court Rejection\nThis was the second time Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam had sought bail in this case. Their previous plea had been turned down by the Supreme Court on 5 January this year. During an earlier hearing, the court had issued notice to Delhi Police and asked for its response to the fresh bail applications.\n\nPolice Opposed The Bail Plea\nDuring the hearing, Delhi Police opposed the bail applications filed by the two men. After considering the arguments and the police's objection, the Karkardooma Court rejected the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, meaning both will continue to remain in jail for now.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: The case shows how difficult it is to secure bail under UAPA in serious cases, with such trials often stretching on for years.\n• In Delhi: Public attention will remain on this larger conspiracy case linked to the Delhi riots, since several other accused in the same case still have matters pending before the court.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which court rejected the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam?\nThe Karkardooma Court in Delhi rejected their bail pleas.\n\n2. Under which law are Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam booked?\nBoth are booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or UAPA.\n\n3. How long have Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam been in jail?\nBoth have been in jail for nearly six years.\n\n4. When did the Delhi riots happen and how many people died?\nThe riots broke out in northeast Delhi in February 2020, killing more than 50 people.\n\n5. When did the Supreme Court reject their earlier bail plea?\nThe Supreme Court had rejected their earlier bail pleas on 5 January this year.\n\n6. What was Delhi Police's stance during the hearing?\nDelhi Police opposed the bail applications filed by both accused during the hearing.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/delhi/delhi-dnga-sajisha-kesa-men-umar-khalid-sharjeel-imam-ko-jhataka-korta-ne-kharija-ki-jamanata-yachika-4684",
  "category": "Delhi",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-04",
  "tags": [
    "Delhi riots",
    "Umar Khalid",
    "Sharjeel Imam",
    "UAPA",
    "Karkardooma Court",
    "bail plea",
    "Delhi Police",
    "Northeast Delhi"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}