Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, members of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), have been sent to five days of judicial custody in connection with a protest-related case at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police had arrested the two over allegations that they entered the protest site and staged a demonstration without the required permission.
The two were produced before a court on Wednesday. Following the court proceedings, they were sent to judicial custody for five days. Meanwhile, another CJP member, Ajinkya Shinde, has been released.
The case has brought attention to the rules governing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, one of Delhi's prominent locations for public protests.
Police Took Them into Custody on Tuesday Morning
According to the available information, Delhi Police took Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka into custody on Tuesday morning over their alleged entry into Jantar Mantar without permission to hold a demonstration.
The police subsequently arrested them. The action was linked to the rules and restrictions governing protests at the designated location.
Jantar Mantar has historically been a venue for demonstrations on social, political and public-interest issues. However, protests at the site are subject to applicable administrative rules and permission requirements.
Court Sends Both Members to Five Days of Judicial Custody
After their arrest, the two CJP members were produced before a court on Wednesday. Following the proceedings, the court ordered that they be placed in judicial custody for five days.
Judicial custody means that an accused person is kept in jail under a court's order while the legal proceedings continue. It is distinct from police custody, in which an accused remains in police custody under the applicable legal process.
The available information does not provide the complete details of the court's order, the arguments presented by both sides or the next scheduled hearing. Further developments will depend on the proceedings and official updates in the case.
CJP Legal Affairs Head Had Announced the Court Appearance
Ratna Singh, CJP's head of legal affairs, had shared information on social media indicating that Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were expected to be produced before a court on Wednesday morning.
The subsequent court proceedings resulted in the two being sent to five days of judicial custody. Ajinkya Shinde, who was also linked to the incident, has been released, although the available information does not specify the detailed circumstances or conditions of his release.
What Is the Jantar Mantar Protest Case About?
Jantar Mantar is a well-known protest venue in the national capital, where organisations and citizens have held demonstrations on a range of public issues. Such gatherings are subject to applicable rules, including requirements concerning permission and restrictions imposed by the authorities.
In the present case, Delhi Police alleged that the CJP members entered the site and attempted to demonstrate without the necessary permission. The police action led to the arrest of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were subsequently produced before a court.
The court's decision to send them to judicial custody marks the latest development in the case. Further details regarding the legal arguments, the specific allegations and the next stage of the proceedings have not been fully established in the available information.
The case is expected to develop further as the legal process continues and additional official information becomes available.
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