CJP Leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka Sent to Judicial Custody
CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka remanded to 5 days judicial custody by SEM Court following arrests by Delhi Police for disturbing peace.
In a significant legal development in the national capital, the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) Court has remanded CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to five days of judicial custody. The decision follows their arrest by the Delhi Police after an incident aimed at disrupting public order at Jantar Mantar.
The accused were produced before SEM Mahesh Kumar Meena at the Mandir Marg Police Station. After reviewing the evidence and hearing submissions from the investigating officer, the court ordered that both individuals remain in judicial custody until October 19.
Failure to Provide Surety and Risk to Public Peace
The court's decision to remand the leaders was driven by their inability to provide a "sound surety" required for their release. In his order, SEM Mahesh Kumar Meena emphasized the necessity of the remand to maintain public peace and tranquility in the area.
The magistrate noted several critical points regarding the conduct of the accused:
- Breach of Previous Bonds: The court observed that the respondents had previously executed bonds to maintain peace under Section 136 of the BNSS but had subsequently violated those terms.
- Hostile Conduct: The investigating officer informed the court that video evidence, provided via a pen drive, shows the accused acting in an adamant and hostile manner.
- History of Non-compliance: The court remarked that the past conduct of both Das and Ranka suggests a pattern of violating lawful directions issued by authorities.
Details of the Jantar Mantar Incident
The arrests stem from an incident on October 13, 2026, where police received intelligence that CJP workers, led by Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, might create disturbances at Jantar Mantar. Despite security arrangements being in place, the situation escalated when the leaders and a group of followers reportedly jumped from the premises of the JDU Office to reach the protest site.
Once at Jantar Mantar, the group began raising slogans and creating a significant disturbance, which required considerable effort from security staff to bring under control. The police further noted that the CJP had issued a protest call via social media on October 10, 2026, without obtaining the mandatory prior permission from the Delhi Police.
Legal Proceedings and FIRs
The legal repercussions for the CJP leaders are mounting. The investigating officer confirmed that two separate FIRs have been registered at the Parliament Street and Connaught Place police stations regarding their illegal acts.
The court has issued notices under Section 130 of the BNSS to both respondents. The matter is now scheduled for further enquiry on October 19, 2026.