Delhi Riots Accused Athar Khan Seeks Bail Parity Following Supreme Court Relief

Athar Khan, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, has filed a bail application in a Delhi court seeking parity with five others recently granted bail by the Supreme Court. Khan is alleged to have been a key organiser and speaker at anti-CAA NRC protests and is charged with criminal conspiracy and involvement in violent acts, including the killing of a police officer. The court is scheduled to hear his bail plea on January 19. The Supreme Court has denied bail to some accused, citing differing circumstances.