T he Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) is hearing the bail pleas of Umar Khalid , Sharjeel Imam and others accused in the Northeast Delhi riots of 2020.

In the previous hearing, Senior advocate Sanjeev Luthera appearing for Shadab Ahmad argued that organising or participating in protests are not criminal offence. Mr. Ahmad was arrested on April 6, 2020, and was subsequently charged under UAPA.

November 18, 2025 14:53 Judge cuts short ASG's argument

Justice Aravind Kumar cuts short Mr. Raju on his submissions about the different parameters of cancellation of bail already granted in a serious crime case and the rejection of bail in such a case.

Justice Kumar says the submission is not relevant here.

Mr. Raju says his submission was in the backdrop of the Supreme Court gr

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