Sharjeel Imam, a student activist, has asked the Supreme Court for bail in the Delhi riots case. He has been in jail for over five years without a trial since his arrest on January 28,.
New Delhi, 7 Sep 2025
Sharjeel Imam, a student activist, has asked the Supreme Court for bail in the Delhi riots case. He has been in jail for over five years without a trial since his arrest on January 28, 2020.
Reasons for Seeking Bail
Imam says he has been in jail for too long without a trial. He thinks this is not fair. His lawyer says the court case is taking too long and it is not Imams fault. They say keeping him in jail for so long is like punishing him before he is found guilty. The Delhi High Court said no to bail for Imam and others a few days ago. They thought Imam played a big role in planning the riots.
Police Claims and Court Views
The police say Imam and others planned the riots that killed 53 people. They call Imam one of the main thinkers behind the plan. The court agreed that Imam and others started protests after a new law was passed. They say Imam gave speeches that made people angry. The court thinks Imam had a big role in the riots even if he was not there when they happened. Imam says his speeches had nothing to do with the violence.
The Supreme Court will look at Imams request for bail soon. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 7 Sep 2025, 04:11 IST; source: link
