Overview
- A division bench of the Delhi High Court led by Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain granted Khalid interim bail for June 1–3, saying the relief was humanitarian and limited to those dates.
- The order imposes strict monitoring: Khalid must stay in the Delhi NCR, post a personal bond, keep only one mobile number, and remain in continuous contact with the investigating officer.
- The trial court had rejected a longer 15‑day request on May 19, and Delhi Police, represented by ASG S.V. Raju, opposed extended release arguing the surgery was minor and family could care for the patient.
- Separately on May 22 the Supreme Court referred to a larger bench whether prolonged detention and trial delay can override the stringent bail test in Section 43D(5) of the UAPA and asked it to reconsider the January order denying bail to Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
- The larger‑bench reference could reshape how courts weigh constitutional liberty against UAPA restrictions and may affect other accused held for long pre‑trial periods under the special law.