SC grants bail to Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, three others in Delhi riots case

Vartha Bharati | 05-01-2026 | 11:50:00 IST

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to five accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, namely Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmed.

While delivering the verdict, the court said that bail cannot be decided by applying a uniform standard to all accused, as their roles and levels of alleged involvement differ. The bench underlined that each bail application must be assessed individually based on culpability and material on record.

“The record discloses that all the appellants do not stand on equal footing as regards culpability. The hierarchy of participation requires the court to assess each application individually. Article 21 requires the state to justify prolonged pre-trial custody,” the Supreme Court observed.

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The Supreme Court, however, denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the same case.

The case relates to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 Delhi riots and has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). While granting bail to the five accused, the court denied similar relief to other appellants in the case.

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US–Iran first round direct talks conclude in Islamabad: Report

12-04-2026 ¦ 12-04-2026 IST

The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Islamabad, has concluded, Al Jazeera reported citing sources close to the development.

According to the report, following the discussions, delegations from both sides agreed to exchange written documents, a move aimed at ensuring clarity and consensus on the understandings reached during the meeting.

Both the Iranian and US delegations arrived in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, amid high security for the peace talks.