The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted an appeal for bail filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Umar Khalid and agreed to examine after four weeks evidence he may produce in his favour against charges levelled against him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the February 2020 Delhi riots case.
A Bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M. Trivedi said the case would have to be heard and decided by going through the documentary evidence.
“We will grant leave now and list the case after four weeks... You have to show us what evidence is available and how it does not match with the charges against you,” Justice Bose addressed senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Mr. Khalid.