SC Rejects Bail for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi Riots; Cites 'Central Role'

• Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
• Five other activists – Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd. Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmad – were granted bail.
• SC cited a "prima facie case" under UAPA against Khalid and Imam, stating their role was "central to the conspiracy."
• The court emphasized "hierarchy of participation" and individual assessment, noting national security cases require a distinct bail framework.
• Khalid and Imam face severe charges under UAPA and IPC, including conspiracy to commit terrorist acts.

Why It Matters: SC denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing their central role in the Delhi riots conspiracy under UAPA.