SC Denies Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi Riots Case; Khalid Says "Jail is My Life Now"

• Supreme Court denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
• The court cited a prima facie case against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
• Umar Khalid expressed happiness for other activists like Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmad who were granted bail.
• Khalid told his partner Banojyotsna Lahiri, "Jail is my life now," after the ruling.
• The February 2020 Delhi riots left 53 people dead and over 700 injured; Khalid and Imam were arrested in 2020 as alleged "masterminds."

Why It Matters: SC denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, while others get relief in Delhi riots case.