Delhi riots case: Sharjeel Imam gets 10-day interim bail

A Delhi court on Monday granted 10-day interim bail on several conditions to activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, to attend a family event. Imam has been asked not to meet anyone except his friends, relatives or family members, or visit places except those mentioned in his plea. He has also been prohibited from using social media.

Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Court was hearing the interim bail application filed by Imam, seeking relief for six weeks — to attend his brother’s wedding scheduled this month and spend time with family during the Eid festival. “Considering the facts mentioned by the learned counsel and verified by the prosecution, the court deems it appropriate to grant the desired relief to the applicant (Imam),” the judge noted in his order, while allowing for the 10-day relief.

Imam sought the interim bail to attend his brother’s wedding, scheduled on March 25. The court also directed Imam to furnish a personal bond of Rs 50,000 along with two sureties in the like amount. Among other conditions, the judge asked Imam not to contact any of the witnesses or persons connected to the case in any manner. He was also directed to furnish his cellphone number to the investigating officer in the case.