Delhi court rejects Umar Khalid’s interim bail plea
A Delhi court has denied Umar Khalid's request for interim bail. Khalid, who is imprisoned in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, sought bail to attend a family ritual and care for his mother. The court's decision comes amid ongoing discussions regarding bail provisions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
- ▪Umar Khalid's bail plea was dismissed by a Delhi court.
- ▪He is accused of being a mastermind behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.
- ▪The riots resulted in 53 deaths and over 700 injuries during protests against the CAA and NRC.
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A Delhi court on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) dismissed the bail plea of jailed activist Umar Khalid, accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai was hearing Mr. Khalid's application seeking 15 days of interim bail to attend the 40-day post-death ritual (Chehlum) of his uncle and take care of his mother who has to undergo a surgery. Delhi Police seeks larger Bench reference on UAPA bail curbs amid ‘conflicting’ coordinate Bench rulingsMr. Khalid and others were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), an anti-terror law, and provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for allegedly being the "masterminds" of the 2020 riots that left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured in northeast Delhi.The violence had erupted during widespread…
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