Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail Denied by SC in Delhi Riots Case

• Supreme Court rejected bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case.
• Both are booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
• Court found prima facie roles in "planning and organisation," noting they "stand on a qualitatively different footing" from other accused.
• Five other accused – Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohammad Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmed – were granted bail.
• Khalid and Imam can reapply for bail after protected witnesses' examination or one year from the order.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing prima facie roles in Delhi Riots conspiracy.