SC Denies Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi Riots Case

• Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
• The court found prima facie UAPA allegations against them, stating their roles were "qualitatively different" from other accused.
• SC clarified UAPA's special bail provisions, noting delay in trial alone doesn't justify bail in serious cases.
• "Terrorist act" under UAPA includes disrupting essential services, not just physical violence.
• Five other accused were granted bail; Khalid and Imam can reapply after one year or witness examination.

Why It Matters: SC denies bail to Khalid, Imam in Delhi riots case, citing UAPA and their central role.