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Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam Challenge Delhi HC's Bail Refusal in Supreme Court
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What Happened?
Activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached the Supreme Court to contest the Delhi High Court's refusal to grant them bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case. They argue that the prosecution has not examined any witnesses during their six years in custody.
Key points
- Khalid and Imam have been in custody since September and August 2020, respectively.
- The Delhi High Court denied their bail pleas on September 30, citing judicial discipline.
- The prosecution has not examined any witnesses despite naming over 900 in the chargesheet.
- Khalid and Imam argue that prolonged detention violates Article 21 of the Constitution.
- The Supreme Court had previously allowed them to approach the courts after a year or after witness examination.
Key insights
- The case highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of undertrials under UAPA.
- A ruling in favor of Khalid and Imam may set a precedent for future bail applications.
- The prolonged detention raises questions about the judicial process and rights of detainees.
Why it matters
The outcome of this case could impact the legal rights of undertrials in similar situations.
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Umar Khalid· PersonSharjeel Imam· PersonDelhi High Court· LocationSupreme Court· LocationDelhi· CityCitizenship Amendment Act· EventNational Register of Citizens· Event
Source
Times of India
