Delhi High Court Grants Bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Riots Case Involving Sedition and UAPA

May 29, 2024, 06:44 AM

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case, which involves allegations of sedition and charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Imam, an activist, had been in custody since January 2020. The bail was granted on statutory grounds, considering the time he has already spent in custody. The case pertains to inflammatory speeches allegedly made by Imam in Delhi's Jamia area and at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). He is also accused in a larger conspiracy case related to the Delhi riots.