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Delhi HC Adjourns Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail Pleas to September 30 | Delhi Riots UAPA Case Explained for UPSC Breaking Update from Delhi High Court! On 22 September 2026, the Delhi High Court adjourned the bail pleas of Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam to September 30, 2026 in the Larger Conspiracy case of 2020 North-East Delhi Riots. Vajirao & Reddy Institute brings you full analysis as per The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Law & PIB. 🔴 WHAT HAPPENED ON SEPT 21? Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh & Justice Dinesh Bhatt deferred hearing after Delhi Police counsel sought adjournment. Special PP Madhukar Pandey told court that ASG S.V. Raju was unwell. Bench said "Matter adjourned to September 30". Court also deferred Tahir Hussain (ex-AAP councillor) bail plea to November 2026. 🔴 CASE BACKGROUND: Umar Khalid (arrested 13 Sep 2020) & Sharjeel Imam (arrested 25 Aug 2020) booked under UAPA - alleged masterminds of Feb 2020 riots that killed 53 & injured 700+ during CAA-NRC protests. Case investigated by Delhi Police Special Cell. They moved HC challenging Trial Court Order of 4 July 2026 which rejected bail for 3rd time. Trial Court said it is bound by Supreme Court Order of 5 Jan 2026 in Gulfisha Fatima vs State. 🔴 POLICE vs DEFENCE: Delhi Police opposes bail, says they have "command authority" & high risk profile. As per SC order, they can renew bail only after examination of protected witnesses OR after 1 year from Jan 5 2026. Police says current plea is premature & misconceived. Sharjeel Imam was recently granted interim bail from Oct 4-10 by Karkardooma Court for cousin's wedding. 🔴 UPSC RELEVANCE: GS2 Polity - UAPA Provisions, Bail is Exception under UAPA, Article 21 Right to Life & Personal Liberty, SC guidelines on prolonged incarceration, Delhi High Court powers. 📚 Sources: The Hindu (21 Sep 2026), PTI, Indian Express 👉 For Daily Current Affairs for UPSC 2026 - Subscribe Vajirao & Reddy Institute, India's Top Potential Training Institute for IAS. #umarkhalid #delhihc