Umar Khalid Seeks Bail at Delhi High Court in UAPA Case Amid Ongoing Investigation

Umar Khalid, former JNU student leader implicated in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy, seeks bail at the Delhi High Court. Khalid, in custody since September 2020, had his previous bail petitions dismissed. The court will hear his latest petition on Monday.

Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid, who faces charges of involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy, has sought bail at the Delhi High Court under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Khalid has remained in custody since his arrest in September 2020, and the investigation continues despite the charge sheet and supplementary filings.

His previous bail plea was rejected by the trial court, prompting him to approach the Delhi High Court. The division bench led by Justice Prathiba M Singh is set to hear his petition on Monday. On May 28, Delhi's Karkardooma Court denied bail, citing the Delhi High Court's finding that the allegations against Khalid were prima facie true.

Special Judge Sameer Bajpai upheld this view, noting that the High Court had thoroughly reviewed the case and determined that the allegations warranted the denial of bail. The court emphasized that a surface analysis, not a deep dive, was sufficient for this decision. Khalid, who has been in custody since September 2020, has had two bail applications dismissed by the trial court to date.

(With inputs from agencies.)