India: CJP alleges deliberate delay in leaders’ release as bail hearing stalls
Bail hearing stalls
The special executive magistrate failed to arrive at the appointed time and later recused himself, citing a threat to his life. Delhi Police registered a case against unknown persons over alleged threats connected to the bail hearings.
CJP alleges deliberate delay
Ratna Singh, CJP’s legal affairs chief, accused officials of using delaying tactics to keep the two leaders in custody. On Sunday, she said they had completed the required procedures and were waiting for formal approval. According to The Times of India, police sources said the magistrate was being pressured to release Das and Ranka without delay.
Detentions follow protests
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was released on Saturday, while Das and Ranka remained in judicial custody. Jantar Mantar, a long-standing protest site in central Delhi, was blocked by police with heavy barricading and deployment.
Key points
- Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka remained in custody after their scheduled release was delayed.
- The magistrate recused himself after citing a threat to his life.
- Delhi Police registered a case against unknown people over alleged threats.
- Ratna Singh alleged deliberate delaying tactics, while police sources described pressure for a prompt release.