CJP's Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das To Remain In Jail, Custody Extended By 2 Days
The Special Executive Magistrate ordered the release of Cockroach Janta Party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das from judicial custody. The court rejected a Delhi Police request for three additional days of custody after the pair submitted written undertakings to maintain peace. Both leaders were released on 50,000 rupee bonds and have pledged not to organize further protests at Jantar Mantar. This follows a period of detention related to a trespassing case at Jantar Mantar, during which a bail hearing was previously postponed due to a magistrate citing threats to life.
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- ✓ Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from Tihar Jail.
- ✓ The release required 50,000 rupee bonds and written undertakings to maintain peace.
- ✓ The leaders agreed not to call for protests at Jantar Mantar.
- ✓ The Special Executive Magistrate rejected a Delhi Police request for extended custody.
What changed
The Special Executive Magistrate rejected the Delhi Police plea for extended custody and released Ranka and Das on bonds and written assurances.
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CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das released from Tihar Jail
The Special Executive Magistrate ordered the release of Cockroach Janta Party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das from judicial custody. The court rejected a Delhi Police request for three additional days of custody after the pair submitted written undertakings to maintain peace. Both leaders were released on 50,000 rupee bonds and have pledged not to organize further protests at Jantar Mantar. This follows a period of detention related to a trespassing case at Jantar Mantar, during which a bail hearing was previously postponed due to a magistrate citing threats to life.
Why it matters
The Cockroach Janta Party is involved in protests against the Chief Election Commissioner. The legal battle involved the Delhi High Court, which declined to intervene in the custody matter before the Special Executive Magistrate issued the release order.
What is confirmed
- Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from Tihar Jail.
- The release required 50,000 rupee bonds and written undertakings to maintain peace.
- The leaders agreed not to call for protests at Jantar Mantar.
- The Special Executive Magistrate rejected a Delhi Police request for extended custody.
- CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke was released by a Delhi court after signing a peace bond.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the continuing preventive proceedings against CJP leaders
- Future protest activity at Jantar Mantar by the Cockroach Janta Party
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (10)
- The Hindu — Anti-CEC protest LIVE | CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke released by Delhi court after signing peace bond
- NDTV — CJP's Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das To Remain In Jail, Custody Extended By 2 Days
- Bloomberg.com — India Cockroach Leaders’ Custody Extended as Tensions Persist
- The Times of India — CJP leaders’ bail hearing put off as magistrate cites threat to life
- Yahoo — Indian court extends custody of 'Cockroach' movement leaders, local media says
- www.thedailyjagran.com — Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das Released From Jail Seven Days After Arrest In Jantar Mantar Trespassing Case
- sabrangindia.in — CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released on ₹50,000 bonds, undertake not to call protests at Jantar Mantar
- www.zoomnews.in — CJP Leaders Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka Released From Tihar Jail Following Written Assurances
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Nagpur court grants 3-day transit remand of Shraddha Dubey, sister and driver to Lucknow Police
- www.timesnownews.com — CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka To Stay In Jail For Two More ...
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