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Delhi Protests: CJP Custody Strategy, Bail Questions and Abhijeet Dipke Detention
A conversation between newsroom speakers explores the ongoing developments around the detention and judicial custody of Caucus Chanta Party members amid protests in the national capital. Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka were remanded to five-day judicial custody, while Abhijeet Dipke also faces potential judicial custody. Despite facing bailable charges where bail can legally be secured with ease, the party has opted not to move bail applications immediately. The discussion notes that this approach appears to be part of a larger political strategy and war of narratives centered around optics and social media messaging. The dialogue further examines procedural aspects, noting that judicial custody can be sought for up to 14 days by Delhi Police depending on the law and order assessment. Additionally, jail intake logistics indicate Dipke could be assigned to Mandoli Jail under Tihar's administrative jurisdiction based on alphabetical processing rules.
CJP Founder Detained, Produced Before Magistrate as Security Deployed in Delhi
Security has been heightened outside Mandir Marg Police Station in New Delhi as Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was produced before a magistrate following his preventive arrest. Dipke was taken into custody ahead of the planned Tiranga Rally on October 16 for allegedly violating peace bond conditions and disturbing public order. Ahead of the hearing, Rapid Action Force personnel detained several protesters nearby to avert law and order disruptions. Authorities are assessing whether Dipke will be granted release on furnishing another peace bond or remanded to judicial custody, following similar action taken earlier against co-conveners Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
CJI Surya Kant Addresses NLSIU Bengaluru Convocation Amid Student Agitations and Row
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed the convocation ceremony at the Law School of India University in Bengaluru following weeks of student protests and uncertainty. The event had been rescheduled after earlier agitations, mirroring previous objections raised by students at NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad. Speaking to the graduating law students, the CJI noted that the period leading up to the gathering was marked by challenges and uncertainty caused by external forces. He stressed the importance of intellectual independence, open discourse over suppression, distinguishing individuals from positions, and maintaining dignity while disagreeing.
DMK MPs Meet In Chennai, Demand Removal Of SIR, Return To Ballot Papers And Support Youth Protests
The DMK convened a meeting of party Members of Parliament at the headquarters in Chennai to discuss issues regarding the SIR process. The party voiced support for youth and student demonstrations, with representatives attending protests to stand with citizens. The party decided to seek time with the President to submit a memorandum requesting the complete revocation of the SIR process and a return to ballot papers in future elections. The party stated that large-scale voter deletions during the process caused its assembly election defeat. In addition, the party stated it will never enter into an alliance with the Congress.
