Activist Sharjeel Imam Gets 7-Day Interim Bail In 2020 Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case
New Delhi: A Karkardooma court on Sunday, October 4, granted an interim bail to activist Sharjeel Imam from October 4 to 10. The seven-day bail would allow the activist to join family events.
Sharjeel Imam was arrested in connection with the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case under the UAPA. The bail condition include Rs 50,000 bond, no witness contact or social media use, and surrender on October 10. He has previously followed similar terms during 10 days of bail for his brother’s wedding in March.
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The bail comes amid activists Imam and Umar Khalid face repeated bail denials, sparking outrage among a section of the public. Despite being in jail for years without trial or conviction, the denial of bail has triggered debate regarding the fundamental rights of the citizens.
According to a report by Scroll, Sharjeel Imam is not yet on trial, even though he has been in custody for over six years. Without trial of conviction, the activist like many other accused in the riot case, remains an undertrial prisoner in judicial custody
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