Delhi HC seeks Tihar Jail's stand on Sharjeel Imam's plea to access PhD material

Economic Times - Sep 28, 2026

Sharjeel Imam, accused in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case, seeks access to his research material. The Delhi High Court directed Tihar Jail authorities to respond to his request on November 2, 2026. Imam's counsel explained the need for a computer to access crucial materials stored on a pen drive for his PhD. The prosecution indicated no opposition from their side, only restrictions imposed by the jail administration.

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