Delhi HC seeks jail authorities’ response on Sharjeel Imam’s plea to access e-record to complete PhD

The Delhi High Court on Monday (September 28, 2026) asked the jail authorities to respond to a plea by student activist Sharjeel Imam, who is in custody in a February 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, seeking access to research material stored on a pen drive to complete his PhD.

Justice Sanjeev Narula issued notice to the jail authorities and directed them to file a status report in the matter. The court fixed November 2 for next hearing.

Mr. Imam has sought access to research material on a pen drive using a standalone computer inside the prison premises, without any internet connectivity and under the supervision of Tihar jail staff.