Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 27: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed strong disapproval toward the Delhi Police for requesting additional time to file its response in the bail pleas of student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Meeran Haider, Gulfisha Fatima, and Shifa-ur-Rehman — all accused in the alleged “larger conspiracy” behind the 2020 Delhi riots under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

A Bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria made it clear that the case had already seen enough delays. The court directed the Delhi Police to submit their counter-affidavits before the next hearing, scheduled for Friday.

At the beginning of the proceedings, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.V. Raju, representing the Delhi Police, reque

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