Activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached a Delhi court with fresh bail applications in the larger case linked to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, arguing that their continued detention without the commencement of trial infringes upon their fundamental right to personal liberty.
The applications were filed before Additional Sessions Judge Sumedh Saini after the Supreme Court, on January 5, declined to grant them bail in the case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court has sought a response from Delhi Police and posted the matter for hearing on July 4.
