SC Rethinks Bail Order for Umar Khalid, as Delhi Riots Case Unfolds in Judicial Contradictions The Supreme Court's decision to refer the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to a larger bench is more than just a procedural move.
It reflects a deeper issue – the judiciary's struggle to define individual liberty in terrorism related cases.
The recent verdict questioning the January 5 order denying bail to Khalid and Imam has exposed fractures within the Supreme Court itself.