Umar Khalid

Former SIMI operative and father of Umar Khalid spreads propaganda while admitting Kapil Sibal was trying to fix SC bench, plays victim to exonerate son

While Rajdeep Sardesai does not deny that Khalid's lawyer has been seeking adjournments, he goes on to justify their delaying tactics and forum shopping, which were seen through by the High Court during his bail hearing.

The court stressed that accusations against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were prima facie true, citing provocative speeches, WhatsApp groups and deliberate delays by co-accused, rejecting bail pleas that relied on prolonged incarceration and systemic delay arguments.

The “29 seconds” narrative spread rapidly on X, but the Delhi High Court had reserved its detailed 133-page judgment on 9th July 2025, pronouncing it nearly two months later after extensive hearings and deliberations.

Despite defence arguments on parity and prolonged incarceration, the Court held that Khalid, Imam and others played graver roles in the alleged conspiracy, stressing that bail decisions demand individual assessment and not automatic extension from co-accused.

While refusing bail, the court noted that Khalid and Imam allegedly created WhatsApp groups, spread pamphlets and delivered provocative speeches, finding prima facie material to suggest their central role in planning the Delhi riots conspiracy.

Former CJI DY Chandrachud spoke about the Umar Khalid bail case and questioned why Kapil Sibal sought repeated adjournments

So-called comedian Kunal Kamra shared a photo of Umar Khalid and wrote, "Heart knows no concept of time," suggesting that even though they had not met for years, Khalid and Kamra were still friends.