Key Points

1. Athar Khan filed a bail application in a Delhi court, seeking parity with other accused granted bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
2. The Supreme Court granted bail to five accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case on January 5, 2026.
3. Athar Khan is accused of being one of the main organizers of the protest at Chand Bagh and delivering inflammatory speeches.
4. The Delhi Police Special Cell alleges Athar Khan participated in secret meetings where he said, 'the time has come to burn Delhi'.
5. The court framed charges of criminal conspiracy against Athar Khan.
6. Athar Khan is also accused in an FIR related to the killing of Head Constable Ratan Lal during the riots.
7. The court listed Athar Khan's bail application for hearing on January 19, 2026.
8. Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were denied bail by the Supreme Court.
9. As of January 14, 2026, seven accused in the case are still in prison, including Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and Athar Khan.