Delhi CM Rekha Gupta welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to deny bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. He said that those who pushed the city into the fire of violence should get the harshest punishment. The Supreme Court on Monday (05 January) clearly refused to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots case. However, the court gave relief to five other accused in this case and granted bail.

CM Rekha Gupta said, “The bail of 2020 Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam was rejected by the Supreme Court.” We welcome the decision of the Honorable Court. Those people who pushed Delhi into riots should get the harshest punishment. A strong message should also be given to those political parties who supported such rioters, they too deserve punishment.

We welcome the decision of the Honorable Supreme Court to reject the bail pleas of Delhi riots accused Sharjeel Imam and Omar Khalid.

Those who set Delhi into riots should be given the harshest punishment.

Along with this, the political parties which… pic.twitter.com/ht1VIYPpgs

— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) January 5, 2026

What did Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra say?

Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra also gave his reaction on this. He said, “The Supreme Court’s decision has confirmed that the riots were the result of a well-planned conspiracy. Today’s decision once again proves that a deliberate conspiracy was hatched against the people of Delhi. This decision gives a clear message that such conspiracies will not be tolerated.

Court’s order will become an example- Ashish Sood

Meanwhile, Delhi Government Home Minister Ashish Sood said, “The court’s order will set an example for those working against the country.” There is nothing wrong in opposing the government, but opposing the country is a different thing. It is unfortunate that some people show sympathy towards those accused of working against the country.

Rioters should be given strict punishment – ​​Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Along with this, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa in Rekha Gupta’s government said that the rioters should be given strict punishment. He thanked the Supreme Court for giving a strong message. The minister said, “Nobody has the right to create unrest or take lives of innocent people. Such decisions can help prevent violence in the future. In February 2020, 53 people were killed and more than 700 were injured in the riots in North-East Delhi.

The Supreme Court will give its verdict on Monday (January 5, 2026) on the bail plea of ​​7 accused in the 2020 Delhi riots, including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. These accused have demanded bail citing that they have been in jail for 5 years. Delhi Police has opposed their demand saying that the riots in Delhi were part of a well-planned conspiracy. Their plan was to spread the scope of violence to the entire country.

Delhi High Court order challenged in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court bench of Justice Arvind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria will give its verdict in this matter on Monday (January 5, 2026). In this case, a case has been registered against the accused Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohammad Salim Khan and Shadab Ahmed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The petitioner has challenged in the Supreme Court the order given by the Delhi High Court on September 2, 2025, in which the court had refused to grant him bail in a case related to a major conspiracy in the February 2020 violence.

The bail plea of ​​former councilor Mohammad Tahir Hussain, accused of murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma in 2020 Delhi riot case, has been rejected by the Delhi High Court. Tahir Hussain is an accused in the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during Delhi riots. Delhi Police opposed Tahir Hussain’s bail plea, saying that Tahir Hussain is an influential person, if bail is granted, the witnesses will be in danger of being affected.

It was argued by Tahir Hussain that he has been in jail for the last five years and other accused in this case have been granted bail and some witnesses have given a statement in our favor but the lower court did not look into it.

Ankit Sharma’s body was found in the drain during Delhi riots

During the 2020 Delhi riots, the body of IB officer Ankit Sharma was found from a drain, after which he was taken to GTB Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. FIR was registered in this case following the complaint of the father of the deceased. It is said that on the day this incident took place, Ankit had come out to take some goods of his house. He did not return home for several hours and his body was found in the drain. Many marks of injury were found on his body.

Custody parole was found in assembly elections

Significantly, Tahir Hussain is accused of inciting the riots in Delhi in 2020. He has been in jail for almost five years. In January, the Supreme Court was given custody parole, accused of Delhi riots and former AAP councilor Tahir Hussain. Tahir got this parole from 29 January to 3 February to campaign in the Delhi Assembly elections. Tahir Hussain, accused of Delhi riots, was given a ticket from Mustafabad by AIMIM.

Tahir Husaain Gets Bail: AIMIM leader and former Delhi AAP councilor Tahir Hussain has got a big relief in the money laundering case from Karkardooma Court. The court has granted him regular bail, but despite this he will not be able to come out of jail.

During the 2020 North-Eastern Delhi riots, there are several cases against Tahir Hussain in allegations of alleged major conspiracy. Has been detained in this charge. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on 6 March 2020. However, the court has granted them bail, saying that he has already lodged half the punishment in the money laundering case.

Tahir Hussain is facing many serious allegations
Tahir Hussain has several criminal cases registered, including serious allegations like riots conspiracy, arson, fire in shops and money laundering. Apart from the conspiracy of riots against him, the charge frame has been done in all other cases. However, the case of riots plot is pending in court, due to which their release was not possible.

Tahir Hussain is the owner of crores of property
According to the election affidavit, Tahir Hussain has a total movable and immovable property worth Rs 9.27 crore. In addition to the property of his wife, this figure reaches Rs 18.71 crore. Despite the reduction of deposits in bank accounts, he has invested about 33 lakh rupees in the bond. He has a movable property of Rs 42.55 lakh, while his wife has been told to have a movable property of Rs 43.85 lakh. Talking about real estate, Tahir Hussain has assets worth Rs 8.85 crore and his wife has assets worth Rs 9.01 crore.

It is difficult to get out of jail
Despite getting bail in the money laundering case, it will not be easy for Tahir Hussain to come out of jail, he is still accused in the case related to the conspiracy of the riots and his release does not seem possible till the court’s decision in this case.

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