The prosecution pressed applicability of UAPA’s bar on bail and alleged that the accused were supported by a funding network

Delhi Police argues videos, chats and witness accounts expose real objective of regime change

Delhi Police disputes delay narrative, says speeches, WhatsApp chats and conduct show that protests were orchestrated, not spontaneous

Luthra argued that the accused was later “folded into” the larger conspiracy narrative, despite bail in the initial FIRs

It was argued that with no evidence linked to violence and no overt act alleged, Umar Khalid and others cannot be jailed indefinitely

It was argued that Khalid and others remain jailed without recovery or proof of violence, as charge-sheets pile up yearly

Tracking activist Umar Khalid's bail applications in the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India

Justices Bhatnagar and Mridul said that the NIA's evidence established a prima facie case against Mr. Khalid.

Sr. Adv. Trideep Pais and Adv. Sanya Kamar further argued that portions of statements against Mr. Khalid were identical to each other.

Sr. Adv. Trideep Pais and the Bench locked horns on whether the Court should evaluate the veracity of evidence while granting bail.

Witness statement unreliable, Sessions Court Judge erred in denying bail to Mr. Khalid, claims Sr. Adv. Trideep Pais.

Sr. Adv. Trideep Pais listed instances where misrepresented facts 'falsely' implicated Mr. Khalid in the 2020 Delhi Riots.