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Supreme Court to Deliver Orders on Delhi Riots UAPA Bail Pleas on January 5

The case tests the high bar for release under India's anti-terror law.

Overview

  • The orders will cover bail petitions by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and three co-accused in the alleged conspiracy case.
  • The bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N. V. Anjaria reserved its verdict on December 10 after extensive hearings.
  • Delhi Police opposed release, calling the 2020 violence an orchestrated, pre-planned attack on national sovereignty.
  • The accused face charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the IPC tied to the February 2020 Delhi riots.
  • The proceedings followed arguments by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju and several senior advocates.