Sharjeel Imam Gets 7-Day Interim Bail To Attend Cousin's Wedding
A Delhi court has granted student activist Sharjeel Imam seven days of interim bail to attend his cousin's wedding in October. Imam remains a key accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under the UAPA.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing legal debates surrounding the UAPA and the balance between prolonged incarceration and judicial discretion in India.
A Delhi court has granted interim bail to jailed student activist Sharjeel Imam to attend his cousin's wedding, allowing him temporary release from October 4 to 10.The Karkardooma Court granted the relief to Imam, who is facing prosecution in connection with the 2020 North-East Delhi riots "larger conspiracy" case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other penal provisions.The interim bail was granted to enable him to attend the wedding ceremonies of his cousin during the specified period.Earlier, the Delhi High Court had issued notice to the Delhi Police on Imam's plea challenging the trial court's refusal to grant him regular bail in the case.A division bench of Justices Prathiba M.
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