The Supreme Court of India has rejected the review petition filed by Umar Khalid, a former student of Jawaharlal Nehru University, seeking bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. This decision follows the court's earlier ruling on January 5, which denied him bail under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), stating that there exists a prima facie case against him and co-accused Sharjeel Imam, who are alleged to have played a central role in the conspiracy that led to communal violence in northeast Delhi, resulting in 53 deaths and hundreds of injuries. Khalid has been in custody since September 13, 2020, while Imam has been incarcerated since January 28, 2020. The Supreme Court emphasized that the severity of the allegations and the nature of the case take precedence over the duration of incarceration. Although five other co-accused were granted bail, the court clarified that Khalid and Imam's involvement was qualitatively different, justifying their continued detention. The court also noted that the lengthy time in custody does not automatically warrant bail under UAPA, which requires a thorough evaluation of the case specifics.