Sharjeel Imam Secures Interim Bail for Cousin's Wedding; Regular Plea Hearing on Sept 30
Activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in a 2020 Delhi riots case, has been granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court to attend his cousin's wedding.
The Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to activist Sharjeel Imam, who is an accused in a case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. The temporary relief has been provided to allow Imam to attend his cousin's wedding.
Imam has been in custody since January 2020, facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various sections of the Indian Penal Code. The charges stem from allegations of delivering inflammatory speeches during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which allegedly contributed to the communal violence that rocked the national capital.
The interim bail, specifically sanctioned for the family event, offers a temporary release for Imam from judicial custody. The court's order would typically include specific conditions and a defined duration for such a short-term release, though the precise details of these stipulations were not immediately made public.
This development comes as Imam continues to seek regular bail in the wider conspiracy case linked to the Delhi riots. The High Court has scheduled the hearing for his main bail application on September 30. This upcoming proceeding will address the merits of his long-term release, independent of the current temporary arrangement.
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