New Delhi, Jan 5 (NationPress) Following the Supreme Court’s ruling to grant bail to Shifa Ur Rehman in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots, his wife Nooreen Fatima announced on Monday that they are making arrangements for his return. He is expected to reunite with family and friends, subject to the conditions of his bail.

In an interview with IANS, Nooreen Fatima expressed that the family is eager to thoroughly examine the bail order before proceeding. “We are preparing for his arrival, and with God's grace, he will meet everyone soon. However, there are specific conditions we need to adhere to. Once we review the bail order, we will determine our next steps, ensuring full compliance with the law,” she stated.

Relieved and joyful, she mentioned that the family is looking forward to reuniting after a significant time apart.

“I can’t elaborate much right now. However, his mother is overjoyed, and his sisters will also come. Friends and family members will gather as well. Finally, everyone will get the chance to see him,” she shared with IANS.

Earlier today, the Supreme Court denied bail to student activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, citing ample evidence from the prosecution regarding their alleged involvement in a criminal conspiracy connected to the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. Conversely, the apex court approved bail for five other defendants in the case—Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmed.

All seven individuals had appealed against the Delhi High Court’s previous order denying bail under the strict provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case revolves around the alleged broader conspiracy behind the violence that erupted in parts of Delhi in February 2020.

A Bench led by Justice Aravind Kumar presented a detailed judgment before announcing the decision. While rejecting the bail requests from Khalid and Imam, the Supreme Court noted that the prosecution had provided sufficient evidence suggesting their participation in the alleged conspiracy.

The court underscored that bail determinations should be based on the specific roles assigned to each accused. "Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam are positioned differently compared to the other accused," the Bench remarked.

"The hierarchy of involvement necessitates the court to evaluate each application independently."

The technical details of the judgment included observations such as: Bail is not a venue for assessing defenses; judicial restraint does not equate to neglecting duty; the correct application demands a structured inquiry to ascertain whether it reveals prima facie offenses, and whether the accused's role has a reasonable link to the offense.