Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: No bail for Indian activists after five years in jail without trial
The activists told the court they had spent more than five years in jail without any evidence proving their involvement in the violence, arguing that their continued detention amounted to "punishment without trial".
Explanation in simple terms: Two Indian activists, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, have been denied bail despite spending over five years in jail awaiting trial. They argue they haven't been proven guilty of involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots and shouldn't remain imprisoned without evidence or conviction. Their request for temporary release was rejected by the court, meaning they must stay in jail while their case continues.