SC to Rule on Delhi Riots Bail Pleas; Umar Khalid Gets US Mayor's Support, Lawmakers' Call

• Supreme Court to deliver verdict on bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and four others in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case on January 5, 2026.
• New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sent a handwritten note of support to jailed activist Umar Khalid, which surfaced on social media.
• Mamdani, the first Muslim and Indian-origin NYC Mayor, met Khalid's parents in the US in December 2025 before writing the note.
• A group of eight American lawmakers urged Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra for a "fair and timely" trial for Khalid, citing international law and prolonged pre-trial detention.
• Lawmakers welcomed Khalid's recent interim bail (Dec 16-29, 2025) for his sister's wedding, though he remained confined to his home due to strict conditions.

Why It Matters: SC verdict on Delhi riots bail pleas looms as Umar Khalid gains international support and scrutiny.