The Supreme Court is set to reconsider its earlier order denying bail to activist Umar Khalid. According to reports, the court on Friday did not make further comments on observations that had questioned aspects of its previous bail decision. The matter is expected to be heard by a larger bench, following a request from Delhi Police for a review of bail norms under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The reports also indicate that the court was hearing bail pleas of other accused connected to the Delhi riots cases. During these hearings, the bench signaled it may grant interim bail in some instances, though those outcomes are tied to the specific cases before it. While interim relief for other accused was discussed, the key development across sources is that Umar Khalid’s bail denial is being revisited, with the larger bench examining the broader legal standards applicable to UAPA bail rather than limiting the review to the earlier order alone.
