Khalid and Imam have been in custody for over five years in a case in which they are facing serious allegations of committing offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal said the matter is coming up for consideration before the judges in chambers on April 16 and they have filed an application for an open-court hearing.
Responding to questions, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said comments or gestures reflecting personal views on ongoing legal matters were inappropriate for those holding public ...
The top court, before passing the judgment, also considered several key aspects in the case, including the right of personal liberty, prolonged incarceration and others.