Student activist Sharjeel Imam is scheduled to surrender at Tihar Jail on Monday as his 10-day interim bail, granted by a Delhi court, comes to an end. The bail was given to allow him to attend his brother’s wedding and care for his sick mother under strict conditions.
Imam was required to provide a personal bond of Rs 50,000 and two sureties of the same amount as part of the interim bail conditions. Additionally, he was prohibited from engaging with the media or using social media during this period.
The court specified that Imam could only meet his family, relatives, and friends, and was not allowed to contact any witnesses or individuals related to the case. He was also instructed to keep his mobile phone active and share the number with the investigating officer.
Imam, who has been in custody for over five years, sought interim bail to manage his brother’s wedding arrangements and support his ailing mother. The prosecution opposed his plea, stating that his presence was not necessary for the ceremonies and that arrangements had already been made by the family.
Imam is one of the student activists implicated in the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The Delhi Police claim that the violence was part of a premeditated conspiracy involving mobilization and protests to disrupt normal life during then US President Donald Trump’s visit.
The Supreme Court had earlier denied bail to Imam and co-accused Umar Khalid in the case, citing reasonable grounds to believe the accusations against them were true under the UAPA.
