HC issues notice to police on Umar Khalid’s bail plea

The Delhi high court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police regarding Umar Khalid’s bail plea in the UAPA case. Khalid is alleged to be involved in the larger conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots. The trial court rejected his second bail plea in May. The court highlighted that any delay in framing charges was due to the accused’s actions. The hearing on his bail application is scheduled for August 29.