Tag: Delhi riots
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No bail for Indian activists after five years in jail without trial
Background: Five years of detention without trial Two of India’s most prominent student activists, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, have faced a prolonged period in prison without a trial after their 2020 arrest in connection with protests and events surrounding the Delhi region. The ongoing detentions have drawn attention to the pace and fairness of…
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No Bail for Indian Activists After Five Years Without Trial
Five Years in Detention Without Trial: A Snapshot of the Case The Indian Supreme Court has refused bail petitions filed by two prominent student activists, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been detained for more than five years without a trial. The decision, handed down in a period marked by debates over due process…