Following the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to Shifa Ur Rehman in connection to the 2020 Delhi riots, his wife Nooreen Fatima expressed readiness for his release. She mentioned that preparations are ongoing, and they are awaiting the bail order to ensure compliance with the conditions. Nooreen Fatima expressed relief and happiness at the prospect of reuniting with her husband after a prolonged period.
The Supreme Court denied bail to student activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, citing evidence of their alleged involvement in a criminal conspiracy related to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. However, bail was granted to five other accused, including Shifa Ur Rehman, in the same case. These individuals had challenged the Delhi High Court’s previous denial of bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
In a detailed judgment, the Supreme Court highlighted the need to assess each accused’s role individually when considering bail applications. The court emphasized that bail decisions should be based on the specific role attributed to each individual. The judgment underscored that bail should not be used to evaluate defenses and that a structured inquiry is essential to determine the nexus between the accused’s role and the offense.
