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Supreme Court Denies Bail to Activists After Five Years

1/5/2026

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The Supreme Court of India denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, both Indian student activists.
They have been imprisoned for over five years without trial.
They are accused of inciting violence during the 2020 Delhi riots, which left 53 people dead.
The court said bail petitions will be evaluated separately because the charges differ.
Khalid and Imam may reapply for bail in one year.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court of India denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, both Indian student activists.
They have been imprisoned for over five years without trial.
They are accused of inciting violence during the 2020 Delhi riots, which left 53 people dead.
The court said bail petitions will be evaluated separately because the charges differ.
Khalid and Imam may reapply for bail in one year.