Delhi riots case: Court issues release orders for fifth accused granted bail

Jan 08, 2026
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The Hindu - National
By Vaidra Editorial TeamIAS-qualified experts with 15+ years UPSC coaching experience

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Key Points

  1. Shahdab Ahmed was granted bail by the Supreme Court in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case.
  2. A Delhi court issued release orders for Shahdab Ahmed on January 8, 2026.
  3. The bail bond was set at ₹2 lakh with two local sureties of the same amount.
  4. The Supreme Court granted bail to five accused but refused bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam on January 5, 2026.
  5. The Supreme Court imposed 11 conditions for the bail, including remaining within Delhi and surrendering passports.
  6. The court directed the accused not to contact or intimidate any witnesses.

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