The Supreme Court has issued contrasting bail decisions, raising questions about judicial consistency. On January 5, 2026, a bench denied bail to Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots, citing the nature of the offense despite prolonged detention. The following day, a different bench granted bail to Arvind Dham in a bank fraud case, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial and long pre-trial incarceration. These differing outcomes highlight potential inconsistencies in how bail is applied, even within the same court.