Brinda Karat writes: On Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, the Opposition must take a stand

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Congress responsible for Umar Khalid, Shareel Imam's jail: Owaisi's big charge

A heated debate has reignited over the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act following the Supreme Court's refusal to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the Congress for enacting provisions that enable prolonged detention without trial.

Brinda Karat writes: On Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, the Opposition must take a stand

When there is hesitation to challenge unjust court orders, to oppose political persecution carried out through lawless laws like the UAPA, the ruling regime faces no real political cost for its repression

Half of Supreme Court Judges “Virtually Colonies of Government,” says Senior Advocate on Denial of Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2026) – Prashant Bhushan, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, slammed “roughly half” of Supreme Court judges as “virtually colonies” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, in remarks made at a briefing organized by the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) on the recent denial of bail to political prisoners Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.    “Roughly half the judges in the Supreme Court today are vir…