Umar Khalid Withdraws Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Case

Umar Khalid Withdraws Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Case

VoM News Desk | February 14, 2024 | 02:02 PM IST | Politics | Follow on Google News

Umar Khalid Withdraws Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Case

Umar Khalid Withdraws Bail Plea in Delhi Riots Case

Former JNU student Umar Khalid has withdrawn his bail plea from the Supreme Court in a case related to the northeast Delhi riots of February 2020.

The case, filed under the anti-terror law UAPA, alleges Khalid’s involvement in a conspiracy behind the riots. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Khalid, cited a “change in circumstances” for withdrawing the plea. Khalid aims to challenge UAPA provisions in the trial court.

The Delhi High Court had earlier rejected his bail plea, asserting that the allegations against him were prima facie true and qualified as a “terrorist act” under UAPA.

Key Points:

• Umar Khalid withdraws bail plea in the Supreme Court citing a “change in circumstances.”
• Khalid, along with others, faces charges under UAPA and IPC for alleged involvement in the February 2020 Delhi riots.
• The riots occurred during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens.
• Delhi High Court had rejected Khalid’s bail plea, stating he was in constant touch with co-accused and allegations were prima facie true.
• Khalid seeks to challenge UAPA provisions in the trial court and withdraws the bail plea from the Supreme Court.

Umar Khalid’s decision to withdraw the bail plea suggests a strategic shift in legal strategy, as he intends to challenge the UAPA provisions in the trial court.

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