Courts Grant and Deny Bail in High-Profile Cases Involving Delhi Riots and UAPA Charges

The Supreme Court of India recently granted bail to five individuals accused in the 2020 Delhi riots but denied it to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing their alleged roles in orchestrating the violence. Both have spent over five years in custody without trial commencement, raising concerns about the right to a speedy trial. Separately, the Punjab and Haryana High Court denied bail to Sukhdev Singh in a 2023 murder case involving UAPA charges, emphasizing the seriousness of allegations and pending witness examinations before bail reconsideration.