Summary
- The Delhi High Court has denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case, marking the third rejection of their bail pleas.
- A Division Bench led by Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Dinesh Bhatt ruled after the Karkardooma trial court dismissed their applications on July 4, 2026.
- The case involves FIR No. 59 of 2020, with charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, linked to alleged conspiracies behind communal violence.
- This decision raises questions about the implications of recent Supreme Court observations on their bail claims, potentially affecting future proceedings.
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