Overview On Thursday, December 11, 2025 , a Delhi court granted interim bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid from December 16 to 29, 2025 . The bail was granted to allow him to attend his sister's wedding. Key Developments Bail Grant Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai granted the interim relief to Mr. Khalid , who is an accused in the case regarding the larger conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots . Conditions of Bail The judge directed Mr. Khalid to furnish a personal bond of ₹20,000 and two sureties of a like amount. During the interim bail period, Mr. Khalid is prohibited from using social media. He is only permitted to meet his family members, relatives, and friends. Mr. Khalid must remain at his home or at the places where the wedding ceremonies will take place. He is prohibited from contacting any witness related to the case. Mr. Khalid is required to provide his mobile phone number to the investigating officer. Surrender Date The court directed Mr. Khalid to surrender before the prison authorities on the evening of December 29 . Previous Bails In the past, Mr. Khalid was granted interim bail of seven days last year to attend another wedding. He was also granted similar relief in 2022 . UPSC Relevance This news is relevant to GS2 (Polity and Governance) and GS3 (Internal Security) . It touches upon the judicial process, individual rights, and the handling of cases related to communal violence. The conditions of the bail also highlight the balance between personal freedom and public safety. Important Facts Umar Khalid is an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case. The interim bail was granted by Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai . The bail period is from December 16 to 29, 2025 . A personal bond of ₹20,000 and two sureties of the same amount were required. Umar Khalid is restricted from using social media during the bail period.