Umar Khalid's Bail Plea Adjourned Again by Supreme Court

 

The Supreme Court has once again adjourned the hearing on Umar Khalid's bail plea in connection with the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. This marks the eleventh adjournment in the case, raising concerns about the prolonged detention of the activist without trial.

Key Points:

• The bench comprising Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal listed the matter for the next hearing on January 31st.
• The adjournment was necessitated due to the pre-scheduled hearing of part-heard matters by the bench after lunch.
• Khalid, a former JNU student leader, has been imprisoned since September 2020 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for his alleged involvement in the conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots.
• His lawyers have argued that the charges against him are baseless and fabricated, and that he has been unfairly targeted.

Concerns and Implications:

• The repeated adjournments have drawn criticism from activists and legal experts, who argue that they amount to undue delay and denial of justice for Khalid.
• The extended period of detention without trial raises concerns about the fairness of the judicial process and the potential violation of Khalid's right to liberty.
• The next hearing will be crucial in determining whether the court will finally hear the arguments on Khalid's bail plea or grant another adjournment.

Additional Information:

• Khalid has already moved the Delhi High Court for bail, which was rejected in October 2022.
• He then challenged the High Court's decision in the Supreme Court.
• The Delhi riots of February 2020 resulted in widespread violence and loss of life in the national capital.
• Several individuals, including Khalid, have been accused of being part of a larger conspiracy behind the riots.

The Supreme Court's decision on January 31st regarding Khalid's bail plea will be keenly watched by human rights groups, legal professionals, and the public at large. It will be a significant development in the ongoing case and could have wider implications for the application of UAPA and the rights of individuals accused under this law. 

(With input from news agency language)
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