SEM Court Extends Judicial Custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, Says Deliberately Breached Bonds
- On Monday, the Special Executive Magistrate Court at Police Station Mandir Marg extended the judicial custody of CJP leaders Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka until October 21, following 5 days of detention.
- SEM Ritu Raj cited that respondents "deliberately breached their Bonds" dated October 11, observing their conduct showed "no respect for law" regarding protests at de-notified areas.
- Defense counsel Advocate Abhik Chimni argued there was no apprehension of repeat offences, yet the court previously rejected sureties due to mismatched Aadhar and identity details.
- The court directed counsel for the accused to file written submissions within 2 days, with an advance copy provided to the Investigating Officer.
- Proceedings resume on October 21 to evaluate written submissions and determine further proceedings, keeping respondents in custody pending the court's decision.
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CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka's judicial custody extended by two days
Special Executive Magistrate has extended the judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka by two days until October 21. The leaders were initially detained on October 13 for allegedly scaling a locked gate at Jantar Mantar to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The CJP has slammed the extension as “absurd” and accused authorities of using delaying tactics to stall their release.
‘Their Conduct Shows No Respect for Law’: Court on CJP Leaders’ Custody
CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka will remain in judicial custody until October 21 after a Special Executive Magistrate rejected their sureties, citing fears of another breach of peace. In the order, the SEM for South-West District said the two
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The judicial custody of CJP's Ashutosh-Sourav has been extended. Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed anger over this.
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