New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- BJP MP and Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Monday backed the Supreme Court's denial of the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, saying that the "investigation will gain momentum" when the accused remain inside the jail.

The BJP leader asserted that the "court has given a very reasoned order", saying that the 'conspiracy' of these two persons is prima facie established.

Speaking to ANI, the BCI Chairman said, "The Supreme Court has given a very reasoned order. The Supreme Court, while rejecting bail, said that the 'conspiracy' of these two persons is prima facie established; therefore, bail cannot be granted in this situation. Certainly, whe...