Islamabad: The Delhi 2020 riots case is a continuing test of judicial credibility and minority rights of India.
According to Kashmir24, the February 2020 Delhi riots unfolded during nationwide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC). The violence left 53 people dead, the majority of them Muslims, and hundreds injured. Nearly six years later, the legal aftermath continues to generate controversy over selective prosecution, prolonged incarceration under anti-terror legislation and the broader state response to dissent.
As of late 2025 and early 2026, several key accused in the so-called “larger conspiracy” case remain entangled in protracted bail proceedings under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The Indian Supreme Court had issued notices on September 22, 2025 regarding bail pleas filed by multiple activists, with hearings scheduled in October 2025. Subsequent adjournments and procedural delays have reinforced concerns about prolonged pre-trial detention without substantive trial progress.