New Delhi, March 29 (NationPress) Student activist Sharjeel Imam is preparing to turn himself in to the officials at Tihar Jail on Monday, coinciding with the conclusion of the 10-day interim bail that was provided to him by a Delhi court. This bail was granted in relation to the alleged large-scale conspiracy tied to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.

Imam was permitted to leave jail by the Karkardooma Court from March 20 to March 30, allowing him to attend his younger brother's wedding and assist with his ailing mother's care, under strict stipulations.

Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai approved this temporary relief, mandating Imam to submit a personal bond of Rs 50,000 along with two sureties of the same amount. The court enforced rigorous limitations, including a ban on media interactions and social media usage throughout the bail duration.

Furthermore, the court stipulated that Imam could only meet immediate family members, relatives, and friends, explicitly prohibiting any contact with witnesses or individuals connected to the case.

Imam was also instructed to keep his mobile phone operational at all times and share the number with the investigating officer. During the interim bail, he was allowed to stay either at his home or at designated wedding locations, as per his application.

Having been in custody for over five years, Imam argued for the interim bail, citing his role as the sole sibling tasked with managing the wedding preparations and supporting his family, particularly his sick mother.

The prosecution opposed the request, arguing that his presence was not crucial for the ceremonies and that the family had adequately prepared for the events. They also claimed that no urgent medical circumstances warranted his release.

Imam is among several student activists who have been charged under the UAPA and various sections of the Indian Penal Code concerning the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots.

According to the Delhi Police, the violence was orchestrated, not a spontaneous eruption, resulting from a premeditated plan involving mobilization, road blockades, and coordinated protests aimed at disrupting everyday life and attracting international scrutiny during then-President Donald Trump's visit.

This year, the Supreme Court rejected Imam's and his co-accused Umar Khalid's bail applications, asserting that the prosecution's evidence collectively indicated reasonable grounds to believe that the allegations against them were prima facie valid, thus invoking the statutory restriction on bail under Section 43D(5) of the UAPA.