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

• Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
• The court cited a prima facie case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against them.
• Umar Khalid's father, S. Qasmi Rasool Ilyas, expressed disappointment, stating, "I have nothing to say."
• The bench noted material indicating their involvement in conspiracy, mobilization, and strategic guidance.
• Bail was granted to others (Gulafsha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa ur Rahman, Mohammad Saleem Khan, Shadab Ahmed) in the same case.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing UAPA and prima facie evidence of conspiracy.