Anti-CAA Activist Sharjeel Imam Seeks Interim Bail To Contest Bihar Assembly Polls

Sharjeel Imam, who has been lingering in Jail for over five years without bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with the Delhi larger conspiracy case, moved to a Delhi court seeking interim bail to contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The Delhi riot convict wants to contest elections from the Bahadurganj constituency as an independent candidate.

Imam has filed a bail application before the Karkardooma Court requesting an interim relief from custody for 14 days, from October 15 to October 29, to enable him to file nomination and campaign for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls.

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In his bail plea, Sharjeel Imam has mentioned his continuous incarceration for more than five years and two months, and his stay in judicial custody throughout this period without being granted bail, even temporarily.

The Imam’s application referred to him as a political prisoner and a student activist, and expressed his wish to contest the elections from his home state, Bihar. Notably, the Bihar elections are scheduled to be held in two phases from October 10 to November 16, 2025.

The plea further noted that Iman is not affiliated with any political party and intends to contest as an independent candidate.

Imam’s plea mentioned the inability of his family to make arrangements for his nomination and campaign, as his younger brother is also attending to their ailing mother and supporting the family.

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Sharjeel Imam, an IIT graduate engineer, student activist, and a PhD scholar was booked in a case stemming from FIR No.59 of 2020, registered by the Delhi Police’s Special Cell under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, in connection with the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi larger riots case.