Big Setback for Umar Khalid! Supreme Court Rejects Bail Review in Explosive Delhi Riots Case

Brief By Hindustan Times / 1:12 PM on 21 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has dismissed Umar Khalid’s review plea challenging its earlier decision denying him bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case. The court said it found no valid grounds to reconsider the judgment after examining the petition and documents. Khalid remains in jail, while co-accused Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea was also rejected earlier.