Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam seek bail in a Delhi court. They argue their prolonged detention without trial violates their rights. Both have spent nearly six years in custody. Fresh applications cite delays and subsequent court rulings. The court has asked for Delhi Police's response. The case relates to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

2020 Delhi riots: Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move fresh bail pleas in larger conspiracy case | Latest News Delhi

Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid file new bail pleas in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing trial delays.

The applications came nearly a month after the Supreme Court criticised its own January verdict that had denied them interim relief.

Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam seek bail in a Delhi court. They argue their prolonged detention without trial violates their rights. Both have spent nearly six years in custody.…

To be sure, the court on January 5 rejected the bail pleas of Khalid and Imam, while granting relief to five co-accused. | India News