The Delhi High Court asks the Delhi Police to respond to Sharjeel Imam’s appeal seeking bail in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. The court issues notice on Imam’s challenge to a trial court order dated July 4, which rejects his second regular bail application. The proceedings relate to Imam’s arrest in 2020 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on allegations of conspiracy. According to reports, the Supreme Court had previously denied bail to Imam and Umar Khalid. The High Court gives the city police two weeks to file its reply to the bail request. After receiving the response, the matter is set for further hearing on August 27. The order focuses on obtaining the police’s stand before the High Court considers the appeal. The news reports do not indicate any change in custody or grant of bail at this stage.