SC inclined to grant bail to 2020 Delhi riots accused, adjourns hearing
The Supreme Court has shown a preliminary inclination to grant bail to two accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, Tasleem Ahmed and Abdul Khalid Saifi. The hearing was adjourned at the request of the Delhi Police, who sought more time to present their arguments. The court's decision comes amid conflicting views on bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, with a previous ruling emphasizing that bail should be the norm rather than the exception.
- ▪The Supreme Court indicated a preliminary inclination to grant bail to the accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case.
- ▪The hearing was adjourned at the request of the Delhi Police for further consideration.
- ▪Conflicting views on bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act have emerged from different Supreme Court benches.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) indicated that it was prima facie inclined to grant bail to 2020 Delhi riots accused Tasleem Ahmed and Abdul Khalid Saifi, while adjourning the hearing at the request of the Delhi Police.Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, appearing for the Delhi Police, sought a short adjournment before a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P.B. Varale. 2020 Delhi riots case: Supreme Court issues notice to Delhi Police on Tasleem Ahmed's bail plea“Prima facie, we are with you for the time being, subject to what he [Mr.
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