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‘Different footing’: Why Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam were denied bail by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case, citing their "central" roles in orchestrating the alleged plot compared to other accused's peripheral participation. The court emphasized that involvement in planning, not physical presence during violence, is key for conspiracy charges under the UAPA. This ruling highlights the prosecution's structured narrative framing their actions as foundational to the unrest.
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