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AA Edit | Why Is Jail, Not Bail, The Order?

AA Edit | Why Is Jail, Not Bail, The Order?

A Delhi court has again rejected the bail applications of student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case...

5 July 2026 9:13 PM IST

Pavan K. Varma | India At Crossroads On Bail For Umar Khalid & UAPA

Pavan K. Varma | India At Crossroads On Bail For Umar Khalid & UAPA

For decades, Indian jurisprudence has rested on a foundational principle: “Bail is the rule, jail is the exception.”...

24 May 2026 12:08 AM IST

AA Edit | Delhi Riots: Bail Denial Regrettable

AA Edit | Delhi Riots: Bail Denial Regrettable

As per the court’s new dictum, a finding that there is a prima facie case against an accused can be the reason for...

5 Jan 2026 10:59 PM IST

Mevani said the results of the Gujarat Assembly elections have dented the ego of BJP and the charges against him are politically motivated in the wake of his rising popularity. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Charges politically motivated, BJP scared for 2019 polls: Mevani

After he was denied permission to hold a rally in Mumbai, the newly-elected Gujarat MLA launched a scathing attacked at...

5 Jan 2018 2:09 PM IST

The action came after police denied permission for the All India Students Summit 2018, which was scheduled to be held on Thursday, in which Mevani and Khalid were invited. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai Police cancels Mevani-Khalid event; FIR against duo in Pune

A police official said the number of students and activists detained outside the Bhaidas Hall in suburban Vile Parle...

4 Jan 2018 12:03 PM IST

JNU campus has been on the boil for over a year now with several crackdowns resulting in arrests of students.

Delhi HC directs JNU to allow hostel facility to 5 students

These five students who were penalised in connection with a 2016 campus event in which anti-national slogans were...

25 July 2018 1:05 PM IST

Delhi HC restrains JNU on Khalid issue

Directs varsity not to take any coercive action against student activist

20 July 2018 4:46 AM IST

Umar Khalid to challenge JNU order in court

Says students would not lie low' after being portrayed as criminals.

7 July 2018 1:16 AM IST

The genesis of the clash was an invite to JNU students Umar Khalid, facing sedition charge, and Shehla Rashid to address a seminar on Culture of Protests which was withdrawn by the college authorities following opposition by the ABVP. (Photo: PTI)

JNU panel upholds punishment for Umar Khalid, Kanhaiya Kumar in...

The panel has upheld Umar Khalid's rustication and fine of Rs 10,000 imposed on Kanhaiya Kumar for the February 9, 2016...

5 July 2018 6:14 PM IST

Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav also noted that the notice was indeed a political vendetta against the Aam Aadmi Party. (Photo: PTI)

It's an honour': Yogendra Yadav among anti-CAA protesters detained...

Yogendra Yadav, former JNU student Umar Khalid and ex-JNUSU president N Sai Balaji were among those who were detained,...

19 Dec 2019 4:22 PM IST

Delhi Court questions police chargesheet, says filed without approval'

The Delhi Police told Metropolitan Magistrate Deepak Sherawat they will procure the required sanctions within 10 days.

19 Jan 2019 12:40 PM IST

'Kanhaiya Kumar raised anti-India slogans at JNU,' says 1200-page...

Delhi Police also charged Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya for allegedly shouting anti-India slogans during an event.

14 Jan 2019 3:44 PM IST