The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a major setback to Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam by rejecting their bail pleas in the 2020 Delhi violence conspiracy case. The bench observed that the role of both accused was “distinct and serious” compared to other co-accused facing trial. However, the top court granted bail to five other accused, offering relief in a case that has remained politically and legally sensitive for nearly four years.
