Fri Nov 21 06:38:34 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary and a news article based on the provided text:

Summary:

The Supreme Court of India is continuing to hear bail pleas for activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. During the hearings, Delhi Police, represented by Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, argued that a disturbing trend is emerging: highly educated individuals (doctors, engineers) are abandoning their professions to engage in “anti-national activities” and terrorism. The Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued earlier this week that the 2020 riots were not spontaneous but pre-planned, rejecting media narratives to the contrary. A Delhi court also quashed an investigation order against Minister Kapil Mishra, citing jurisdictional issues.

News Article:

Supreme Court Continues Hearing on Delhi Riots Bail Pleas; Police Allege “Trend” of Educated Individuals Turning to Terrorism

New Delhi, November 21, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India today continued its hearings on the bail applications of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and other individuals implicated in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. The hearings have brought to light strong assertions from the Delhi Police regarding the nature of the violence and the backgrounds of those allegedly involved.

During yesterday’s proceedings, Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, representing the Delhi Police, told the bench headed by Justice Aravind Kumar, of a troubling “trend” where qualified doctors and engineers are forsaking their professional careers to engage in terrorist activities. Raju argued that individuals like Khalid and Imam exploited the student bodies of JNU and Jamia to further their agendas.

This statement follows earlier remarks made by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Tuesday, who urged the court to disregard what he characterized as a “false narrative” circulating in the media, stating that the 2020 riots were not spontaneous events but rather the result of careful pre-planning.

The legal proceedings have also seen a setback for investigations related to the riots, with a Delhi court recently quashing an investigation order against Minister Kapil Mishra due to jurisdictional flaws.

The Supreme Court is expected to continue hearing arguments in the case in the coming days. The arguments of the Delhi Police raises significant questions about the motivations and radicalization of educated youth in India and their alleged role in the 2020 Delhi riots.

Read More