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Supreme Court to Hear Bail Pleas of Activists in Delhi Riots Case

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The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider on Monday, related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 Delhi riots. The court had issued a notice to the Delhi Police on September 22, seeking their response. The activists have challenged the Delhi High Court's order dated September 2, which denied bail to nine individuals, including Khalid and Imam, stating that "conspiratorial" violence under the guise of demonstrations or protests could not be allowed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider on Monday.
  • The activists were denied bail by the Delhi High Court on September 2, citing that "conspiratorial" violence under the guise of demonstrations or protests could not be allowed.
  • The High Court observed that the right to participate in peaceful protests and make speeches in public meetings is protected under Article 19(1)(a) but is subject to reasonable restrictions.
  • The accused individuals have been in jail since 2020 and have denied all allegations against them.
  • The bail pleas of the accused were initially rejected by a trial court, prompting them to move the High Court.
  • The Delhi Police has been issued a notice by the Supreme Court, seeking their response to the bail pleas.
  • The case is related to the February 2020 Delhi riots, which left 53 people dead and over 700 injured.

Statistics:

  • 53 people were killed in the February 2020 Delhi riots.
  • Over 700 people were injured in the Delhi riots.
  • The accused individuals have been in jail since 2020.
  • Nine individuals, including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, were denied bail by the Delhi High Court on September 2.
  • The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the bail pleas of four activists on Monday.

Sources:

  • "Supreme Court to hear bail pleas of Delhi riot accused" - Pioneer (no date provided)
  • "Delhi High Court rejects bail pleas of nine accused in Delhi riots case" - Pioneer (no date provided)

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