India, May 26 -- The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on the bail plea of Athar Khan, an accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots "larger conspiracy" case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The matter came up before the High Court after Khan challenged a trial court order that had earlier denied him bail in the case. The case is part of the broader investigation into alleged conspiracy linked to the February 2020 communal violence in Delhi.

According to legal proceedings, the court heard detailed submissions from both the defence and the prosecution before deciding to reserve its judgment. The next course of action will depend on the court's final order, which is expected to be pronounced at a late...