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Delhi High Court Seeks Police Response to Umar Khalid’s Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police, requesting their response to the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid. Khalid, who has been in custody since September 2020, is accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots.

Background of the Case

The riots, which occurred in February 2020, resulted in significant loss of life and property. Khalid, along with several other activists and students, has been charged with orchestrating the violence through a planned conspiracy. The charges against him include sections of the UAPA, which are particularly stringent and make bail more challenging.

Previous Bail Pleas

Khalid’s bail pleas have been denied multiple times by the lower courts. The trial court had previously rejected his second bail application on the grounds that the allegations against him were serious and prima facie true. Khalid then approached the High Court, which upheld the trial court’s decision, prompting him to appeal to the Supreme Court. After withdrawing his plea from the Supreme Court, Khalid has now filed a fresh bail application in the High Court.

Current Proceedings

A bench comprising Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Girish Kathpalia has listed the matter for a detailed hearing on August 29, 2024. The High Court has also combined the hearing of Khalid’s plea with those of other co-accused in the case, including Sharjeel Imam and Meeran Haider.

Implications

The outcome of this hearing is significant not only for Khalid but also for the broader context of the ongoing trials related to the Delhi riots. The decision will be closely watched as it could set a precedent for other similar cases and affect the legal strategies of both the defense and prosecution in high-profile UAPA cases.

This development underscores the complexities and legal challenges involved in high-profile cases that intersect issues of public order, alleged conspiracies, and the stringent provisions of anti-terror laws like UAPA.

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