Court sends Swatantra Bhardwaj to one day of judicial custody
- On Monday, the Delhi High Court agreed to grant an urgent hearing for a habeas corpus plea filed by Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who remains in judicial custody following his Sunday remand.
- The investigation centers on an alleged assault at Jantar Mantar during a CJP protest, where Bhardwaj previously claimed in a podcast that he had "cracked the skull" of activist's father Sanjay Kumar.
- Investigators asked Bhardwaj more than 100 questions during his remand, as Delhi Police added SC-ST Act and criminal intimidation charges to the FIR alongside a separate POCSO Act case.
- Police assured the complainant they would effect an arrest within 72 hours following pressure from Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad and CJP protests outside the Parliament Street Police Station.
- While Bhardwaj claims he acted in self-defense, the investigation continues into his digital material and social-media posts, and lawyer Amita Sachdeva filed a complaint alleging the student activist insulted Hindu deities.
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Delhi HC agrees to urgent hearing of Swatantra Bhardwaj's plea
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday, September 7, agreed to grant an urgent hearing on a plea by self-styled Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj against his arrest in connection with the alleged assault on the Dalit father of a student activist during the NEET protests at Jantar Mantar. The habeas corpus petition was mentioned … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on…
Delhi HC agrees to hear on September 7 Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj’s plea against arrest
The habeas corpus petition was mentioned for urgent hearing before a Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia which allowed it to be listed during the day.
100+ questions, shown viral videos: Delhi police grills 'Hindutva influencer'
Self-proclaimed Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was questioned by Delhi Police during his remand in connection with an alleged assault on a student activist's father at Jantar Mantar. Bhardwaj, who showed no remorse, was confronted with his viral videos. The case now includes charges under the SC/ST Act and POCSO Act, following outrage and further complaints.
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Court sends Swatantra Bhardwaj to one day of judicial custody
Swatantra Bhardwaj was remanded to one day of judicial custody by a duty magistrate. He was detained by Delhi Police Crime Branch in Bulandshahr on September 4. Bhardwaj faces charges in an FIR concerning the attempt to murder Sanjay Azad. The accused was produced via video conferencing due to security concerns. He will appear before the concerned court on Monday for further proceedings.
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