Umar Khalid, who is implicated in the 2020 Delhi riots, has filed a review plea in the Supreme Court of India challenging the court's January decision to deny him bail. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal presented the plea before a bench led by Justice Aravind Kumar, requesting an open court hearing. The Supreme Court previously ruled that Khalid and another accused, Sharjeel Imam, were part of a larger conspiracy and therefore held a higher level of culpability compared to five other accused individuals who were granted bail. The court's January 5 order highlighted that the allegations against Khalid and Imam were not on equal footing with those of the other accused, who were granted bail under strict conditions. The court underscored the importance of maintaining national security and public order while balancing individual rights, stating that the constitutional framework allows for such considerations. The review plea is set for a hearing on April 16.