The Supreme Court recently granted bail to five accused involved in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Following this, Salim Malik, another accused, filed a fresh bail application in court. Malik, among the 11 alleged organisers of the anti-CAA/NRC meeting, claims he faces similar charges as co-accused Saleem Khan, who was granted bail on January 5, 2026. Malik’s bail plea, presented to Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai, highlights that his role was limited to local protests at the Chand Bagh site, similar to Khan’s. The application states, "there is no material on record to suggest that the applicant occupied a position from which strategic escalation" occurred. It also says Malik was not a key link between the main planners and other participants beyond his area. Malik was charged for alleged arson at a car showroom in Bhajanpura on February 24, 2020. The court scheduled the bail hearing for January 8. The Supreme Court had granted bail to five accused labelled as 'facilitators': Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan, and Shadab Ahmad. However, it denied bail to others like Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, stating not all accused are on equal footing. Out of 20 named accused, two remain absconding. Eighteen applied for bail previously; seven, including Malik, Sharjeel Imam, and Umar Khalid, remain in prison. Bail conditions set by the Supreme Court include a ₹2 lakh personal bond with two sureties, and restrictions on leaving Delhi without court permission. The 2020 Delhi riots case continues with charges framed and trials underway.