Overview
- A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N. V. Anjaria is hearing bail pleas from Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Meeran Haider, Gulfisha Fatima and Shifa-ur-Rehman, whose bail was earlier rejected by the Delhi High Court.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued the violence was a pre-planned, orchestrated operation rather than a spontaneous communal clash.
- Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju played video clips and cited protected-witness statements to allege planned chakka jams and coordinated mobilization of groups for stone-pelting.
- Delhi Police pointed to speeches, WhatsApp chats and videos, and alleged the plot was timed with President Donald Trump’s visit to draw global attention to the CAA.
- The Supreme Court has not delivered a decision, with the hearing continuing today after an earlier adjournment.