New Delhi: Sharjeel Imam, the high-profile accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case along with Umar Khalid, walked out of jail after being in there for almost six years. A local court gave him security interim bail to attend his brother’s wedding and to meet his mother who is suffering from illness.
Sharjeel Imam gets bail for brother’s wedding
The Karkardooma court’s additional sessions judge Sameer Bajpai gave Sharjeel Imam interim bail on March 9 for 10 days, from March 20 to March 30, 2026. He had to furnish a personal bond of Rs 50,000 along with two sureties of the like amount with strict conditions.
Imam’s younger brother, Muzzammil Imam, is going to get married on March 25, and he had sought interim bail for six weeks. His counsel submitted that Sharjeel would need to take part in the wedding ceremonies of his younger brother scheduled between March 22 and March 28. Also, the plea cited the ill health of his mother, noting that his brother would be busy with the wedding arrangements and Sharjeel needs to take care of her during that duration.
Strict restrictions in place
The prosecution argued that it was not necessary for Imam to be present for the marriage with preparations already been done. Also, it argued that the trial court, the Delhi high court and the Supreme Court had previously rejected his bail plea and said he could tamper with evidence if he was released. However, the court has granted him interim bail of 10 days instead of the six weeks sought.
While he is outside, Imam cannot contact any witness or any person connected with the case, must keep his mobile number active, and cannot interact with the media or use social media. Also, he can only meet his family members and remain either at his residence or at the wedding venues. On the evening of March 30, he has to surrender before the jail superintendent.