CJP Warns of Legal Action Over Detention of Leaders Amid Ongoing Protests

UPDATE - follow-up to Anti-CEC protest LIVE | CJP legal head alleges 'deliberate delay' in hearing on Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's release: The Cockroach Janta Party has warned of legal action against those allegedly responsible for keeping Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das in illegal custody. Party legal head Ratna Singh alleged that court proceedings were deliberately delayed, with the Special Executive Magistrate focusing on a threatening message instead of the merits of their release. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who faced preventive arrest by the Delhi Police, was released on Saturday after signing a peace bond. Meanwhile, sporadic protests led by women activists continued for the eighth day against the Chief Election Commissioner and police action.

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This follows an earlier report, covered earlier on 18 Oct 2026: 'Anti-CEC protest LIVE | CJP legal head alleges 'deliberate delay' in hearing on Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's release'. Legal custody disputes and preventive detentions often emerge during periods of intense political agitation and street protests involving student and opposition groups.