‘Pre-trial incarceration not punishment’: What SC said denying bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid in Delhi riots case

 Supreme Court denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, emphasizing that pre-trial incarceration is not punishment. The court’s decision highlights the need for careful scrutiny of each case, reflecting the gravity of charges under the UAPA against the appellants.