Umar Khalid's Bail Rejected: "Now This Is Life," He Tells Partner After SC Verdict

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News18•05-01-2026, 19:41
Umar Khalid's Bail Rejected: "Now This Is Life," He Tells Partner After SC Verdict
- •Supreme Court rejected Umar Khalid's bail plea in the 2020 Delhi violence case, citing sufficient evidence for inciting violence.
- •Khalid's partner, Banjyotsna Lahiri, shared his reaction: "Now this is life," and his happiness for others who received bail.
- •Sharjeel Imam's bail application was also rejected by the Supreme Court on similar grounds.
- •Five other accused – Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa-ur-Rehman, Mohammad Salim Khan, and Shahdab Ahmed – were granted bail.
- •The court stated that mere delay in judicial process is not a 'trump card' for bail and suggested Khalid and Imam can reapply later.
Why It Matters: Umar Khalid's bail rejected by SC; he accepts fate while others get relief in Delhi violence case.
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