Sharjeel Imam: News
TISS students' bail rejected over Umar Khalid, Sharjeel release slogans
A Mumbai Sessions Court has denied anticipatory bail to two Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) students, a 32-year-old resident of Govandi and a 23-year-old resident of Deonar.
Delhi HC to hear Umar Khalid-Sharjeel's pleas on August 27
The Delhi High Court will hear the bail pleas of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar Khalid and co-accused Sharjeel Imam on August 27.
Delhi riots case: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail
A Delhi court has rejected the bail pleas of both Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 North East Delhi riots case.
Supreme Court larger bench to reconsider Umar Khalid's bail denial
The Supreme Court has agreed to reconsider its earlier order denying bail to Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
90% acquitted: SC flags poor conviction rate in UAPA cases
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the low conviction rates in cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), noting that over 90% of such trials end in acquittals.
SC questions own bench's judgment denying bail to Umar Khalid
The Supreme Court has expressed its disapproval of a two-judge bench's decision in January to deny bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
Sharjeel Imam walks free after 6 years on 10-day bail
Activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, was granted 10-day interim bail by a Delhi court.
Delhi riots accused Sharjeel Imam gets 10-day interim bail
A Delhi court has granted interim bail to Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case.
'Personal prejudices...' MEA on Zohran Mamdani's letter to Umar Khalid
India has reacted strongly to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's letter to jailed activist Umar Khalid.
'Ab yahi zindagi...': What Umar Khalid said after bail rejected
The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The court found a prima facie case against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to 2020 Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been in custody for over five years.
'Sometimes intellectuals more dangerous': SC told in Delhi riots case
The Delhi Police has opposed the bail pleas of six accused in the larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 Delhi riots.
Delhi riots case: SC slams police over pending bail pleas
The Supreme Court has criticized the Delhi Police for not responding to bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and three others accused in relation to the 2020 North East Delhi riots.
Clashes at JNU after Umar Khalid, Sharjeel depicted as Ravan
Clashes broke out at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Thursday evening during a Durga idol immersion procession.
SC issues notice on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam's bail pleas
The Supreme Court has issued notices on the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider.
Delhi riots case: Sharjeel Imam moves SC seeking bail
Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student Sharjeel Imam has approached the Supreme Court for bail in a case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.
Delhi riots conspiracy case: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to nine accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. The accused include former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
Delhi HC grants bail to Sharjeel in 2020 riots case
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 riots case involving allegations of sedition
Delhi riots: Tahir Hussain gets bail, but won't be released
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail to former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain in five of the 11 cases related to the 2020 Delhi riots.
Jamia violence: Court clears Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal of charges
A Delhi court on Saturday cleared Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Sharjeel Imam and student activist Asif Iqbal Tanha of all charges related to the Jamia Milia Islamia University (JMI) December 2019 violence, reported Live Law.
Sharjeel Imam denied bail in 2019 Jamia rioting case
A Delhi court on Friday rejected the bail application of Sharjeel Imam, a former student of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protester.
I'll stop saying 'Salaam' if illegal: Khalid Saifi tells court
Alluding to Delhi Police's remarks on As-salamu alaykum salutation, Delhi riots case accused and activist Khalid Saifi on Friday said that he would have to stop saying it in case it is illegal.
Anti-CAA protests: Sharjeel Imam denies inciting violence
JNU student Sharjeel Imam, arrested for allegedly making inflammatory speeches during the protests against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register for Citizens (NRC), told a Delhi court on Monday that he cannot be hammered with sedition as his speeches did not call for violence.
Delhi riots: Sharjeel Imam "fit perfectly" in Umar Khalid's plans
In a supplementary charge-sheet filed in connection to the riots in Northeast Delhi, police said former JNU student Umar Khalid exploited the "religious fanaticism" of Sharjeel Imam, another scholar from the prestigious university, for his benefit.
Lodged in Guwahati jail, Sharjeel Imam tests positive for coronavirus
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) PhD student Sharjeel Imam, who is currently lodged in Assam's Guwahati Central Jail, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Celina Jaitly distances herself from Kashish Queer Film Festival
Merely days ago, the Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival announced that its head of marketing, Pallav Patankar had allegedly resigned from the post.
Chargesheet filed in Jamia violence case; Sharjeel Imam named 'instigator'
The Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet in connection with the mid-December violence at Jamia Millia Islamia.
#NewsBytesExclusive: Abhijit Iyer-Mitra on Shaheen Bagh and Gunja Kapoor episode
The Shaheen Bagh protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act should not have been "allowed" to go on for so long, feels Defense analyst Abhijit Iyer-Mitra.
JNU's Sharjeel Imam, who called for cutting off Assam, arrested
Sharjeel Imam, a student of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), who gave an inflammatory speech demanding to cut off Northeast from India was on Tuesday arrested from Bihar's Jehanabad, said reports.
After 'cut off Assam' remark, JNU's Sharjeel Imam still absconding
A manhunt of sorts has been launched to nab Sharjeel Imam, a former student of Jawaharlal Nehru University, who gave an inflammatory speech at Aligarh Muslim University on January 16.