Delay in trial not ‘trump card’: Why SC denied Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case? Explained
The Supreme Court has denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing their ‘central role’ but five co-accused were freed. What makes their involvement so different? The verdict hints at high-stakes legal and political tensions.