The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a review petition filed by Umar Khalid, a former student at Jawaharlal Nehru University, challenging the court's earlier denial of bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The court, in its April 16 order, stated that there were no valid grounds to reconsider its January 5 ruling, which had denied bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The bench, comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria, noted that Khalid's role, alongside co-accused Sharjeel Imam, was central to the alleged conspiracy, which resulted in communal violence in northeast Delhi, claiming 53 lives and injuring hundreds in February 2020. Khalid has been in custody since September 13, 2020, while Imam has been incarcerated since January 28, 2020. The court highlighted that the gravity of the allegations warranted their continued detention, and that prolonged incarceration alone does not justify bail in such cases. The Supreme Court also indicated that Khalid and Imam's involvement was distinct from that of five other co-accused, who were granted bail due to lesser allegations against them. The court's decision underscores the stringent measures in place under UAPA, particularly regarding cases involving threats to state security.