Delhi Riots: Sharjeel Imam Moves Court Seeking Interim Bail To Contest Bihar Assembly Polls

Sharjeel Imam has moved a Delhi Court seeking interim bail in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case in order to contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections as an independent candidate from Bahdaruganj constituency.

Imam has filed an application before Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts seeking his release on interim bail for 14 days from October 15 to October 29.

The relief is sought to file his nomination and campaign for the 18 Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections.

The application states that Imam has been in continuous incarceration for more than 5 years and 2 months, has remained in continuous judicial custody and has not been enlarged on bail, even temporarily.

“That since the Applicant is a political prisoner and a student activist, he is willing to contest elections from his home state Bihar which is scheduled to take place from in 2 phases from 10.10.2025 to 16.11.2025,” the plea states.

It adds: “That it is pertinent to mention that the Applicant is contesting as an independent candidate and is not associated with any political party. There is no one to take care of and make arrangements for his nomination and campaign for the elections, except his younger brother, who is also currently looking after his ailing mother and providing for his family.”

FIR 59 of 2020 was registered by Delhi Police's Special Cell under various offences under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

The accused in the case are Tahir Hussain, Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi, Isharat Jahan, Meeran Haider, Shifa-Ur-Rehman, Asif Iqbal Tanha, Shadab Ahmed, Tasleem Ahmed, Saleem Malik, Mohd. Saleem Khan, Athar Khan, Safoora Zargar, Sharjeel Imam, Devangana Kalita, Faizan Khan and Natasha Narwal.