Delhi Riots Case: Top Court Adjourns Bail Plea Hearing
The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned until September 19 the bail pleas of several activists, including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, arrested in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. The pleas challenge the Delhi High Court’s denial of bail.
The High Court, in its order, had emphasized that violent protests masked as demonstrations are unacceptable under the law. This forms the crux of the arguments presented before the apex court.
The Supreme Court’s decision to postpone the hearing keeps the spotlight on the ongoing legal battle surrounding the 2020 Delhi riots. The case has significant implications for the balance between freedom of expression and maintaining public order. The upcoming September 19 hearing is keenly awaited.
