Umar Khalid's Bail Plea in Delhi Riots UAPA Case: Timeline of Legal Proceedings

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, with a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria rejecting their pleas.

Supreme Court reserves its verdict after concluding hearings on Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's bail pleas.

Both activists move Supreme Court; detailed arguments are heard over several weeks with Delhi Police opposing bail and terming the riots premeditated and orchestrated.

Delhi High Court rejects bail pleas of Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and other co-accused, characterizing the 2020 Delhi riots as a premeditated, well-orchestrated conspiracy.

Delhi court grants Khalid interim bail for 15 days to attend his sister's wedding.

Delhi High Court bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur hears bail pleas of Khalid, Gulfisha Fatima, and Khalid Saifi in the UAPA case.

Lower court denies Khalid's regular bail plea.

Khalid's counsel Kapil Sibal withdraws the bail petition from the Supreme Court to attempt bail in the trial court after repeated adjournments.

Khalid's bail plea is adjourned 11 times in the Supreme Court over nine months due to unavailability of judges, counsel, logistical issues, and requests by both sides.

Khalid's bail plea comes before the Supreme Court; Delhi Police seeks time to file reply. The hearing is adjourned as judges note the matter requires a non-miscellaneous day for lengthy hearing.

Khalid files Special Leave Petition in Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court's denial of bail.

Khalid is granted interim bail under strict conditions to attend a family function, marking his first release from prison after over two years.

Delhi High Court dismisses Khalid's bail plea, holding that prosecution material prima facie supports the charges.

Karkardooma court rejects Khalid's bail plea, citing prima facie material supporting conspiracy charges under UAPA.

Delhi Police files chargesheet against Khalid.

Delhi Police files another FIR against Khalid for vandalism and arson related to the riots.

Student activist Umar Khalid is arrested and charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Indian Penal Code for alleged conspiracy and incitement linked to the 2020 Delhi riots.