The Supreme Court has decided to review its earlier decision denying bail to Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, referring the matter to a larger bench.
The decision was taken by a two-judge bench
May 22, 2026
05:09 pm
What's the storyThe Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider its earlier order denying bail to Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
The decision was taken after a two-judge bench recommended referring the matter to a larger bench due to conflicting judgments on bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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