UAPA
The Supreme Court will today pronounce its verdict on bail pleas by Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, along with five others, in the UAPA case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. These activists have been in jail for over five years, citing trial delays as grounds for release. Delhi Police opposes bail, pointing to the severity of the charges.
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The Delhi Police argued before the Supreme Court that the 2020 communal riots were planned for regime change and timed with Donald Trump's visit to India. They opposed bail for accused like Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, warning of the dangers posed by 'intellectual terrorists'. The hearings highlighted inflammatory speeches and communal mobilization efforts.