Delhi Riots: Four Accused Granted SC Bail Released; Khalid, Imam Denied Relief

• A Delhi court issued release orders for Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, and Mohd Saleem Khan in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case.
• The four accused were granted bail by the Supreme Court and released after fulfilling conditions, including furnishing ₹2 lakh bail bonds and two local sureties.
• The fifth accused, Shadab Ahmad, also granted bail by the apex court, did not appear to furnish his bail bonds, delaying his release.
• The Supreme Court denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing a prima facie case against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
• Bail conditions for the released accused include remaining within the National Capital Territory of Delhi, surrendering passports, and not contacting witnesses.

Why It Matters: Four Delhi riots accused released on bail by SC order; Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam remain in custody.