Subsequently, seven of them were released on bail.
The prosecution opposed the bail during the hour-long hearing, citing public safety concerns while the defence said bail is usually not granted in special circumstances, so the court should not depart from the usual practice in treating the foreign workers.
The case against 25 other alleged rioters was also heard today.
The hearing to finalise the charges against the accused will be held on December 27.
When out on bail, the accused must report to investigating officers once a week and will not be allowed to visit areas in Little India where an alcohol ban is in place, The Straits Times reported.
