Umar Khalid, a former student at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court of India, seeking an open court hearing regarding the denial of his bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. On January 5, the Supreme Court denied Khalid bail, citing that he and co-accused Sharjeel Imam played a 'central and formative role' in the alleged conspiracy that led to communal violence in northeast Delhi, resulting in 53 deaths and numerous injuries. Khalid's lawyer, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, argued that the review should be heard publicly rather than in chambers, emphasizing the importance of oral arguments in such serious matters. The Supreme Court's earlier ruling noted that long incarceration alone cannot justify bail under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Khalid has been in custody since September 13, 2020, while Imam has been detained since January 28, 2020. The court had previously granted bail to five other co-accused, indicating that not all allegations carry the same weight. Khalid and Imam's case has drawn attention due to the serious nature of the accusations and the implications for their rights to protest.