Prima facie role attributed to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

The Court found a prima facie central and formative role attributed to these appellants. The material was assessed at face value for the bail question. It was said to indicate planning, mobilisation and strategic direction. The allegations extended beyond episodic or localised acts. The Court held the Section 43D(5) threshold was attracted. Their substantial period of custody was considered. The Court was not persuaded that detention had become constitutionally impermissible at that stage. Their bail appeals were rejected without deciding ultimate guilt. (Gulfisha Fatima v. State (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) & connected matters | 2026 INSC 2)