Delhi riots case: Court issues release orders for fifth accused granted bail
Jan 08, 2026
5 min read
70% UPSC
GS2The Hindu - National
Overview
Key Points
- Shahdab Ahmed was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case.
- A Delhi court issued release orders for Shahdab Ahmed on January 8, 2026.
- The bail bond was set at ₹2 lakh with two local sureties of the same amount.
- The Supreme Court granted bail to five accused but refused bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam on January 5, 2026.
- The Supreme Court imposed 11 conditions for the bail, including remaining within Delhi and surrendering passports.
- The court directed the accused not to contact or intimidate any witnesses.