New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The Supreme Court on Monday, September 22, issued a notice to Delhi Policeseeking their response to the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the Delhi Riots in February 2020, PTI reported.

A bench of Justices comprising Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria posted the matter for hearing on October 7 this year.

The activists have contested the Delhi High Court's September 2 ruling that refused bail to nine individuals, including Khalid and Imam, stating that "conspiratorial" violence disguised as public demonstrations or protests by citizens cannot be permitted.

Fatima, Haider,...