AISA Chief Neha Bora Challenges Delhi Police Peace Bond Notice in High Court

All India Students' Association president Neha Bora has moved the Delhi High Court to challenge a police notice demanding a peace bond. Her lawyers plan to seek an urgent hearing before the Chief Justice.

Detention And Notice Details

Neha was earlier taken into preventive detention on October 16 while heading to a march held by the Cockroach Janata Party and was released the next day. The New Delhi District police then issued the notice on October 18 under sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, directing her to appear before the Special Executive Magistrate on October 19. The notice required her to furnish a personal bond of ten thousand rupees with one surety to keep the peace during the inquiry.

Petition Arguments

According to AISA, the petition demands an immediate stay and withdrawal of the notice, calling it legally flawed, factually incorrect, and a violation of constitutional rights under Articles 19 and 21. Her legal team, including Abhik Chimni, Pranjal Abrol, and Moksha, will also present their reply before the Special Executive Magistrate.

Wider Allegations

AISA criticized the action as an attempt to suppress peaceful protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The student body also accused authorities of misusing legal provisions, deploying large numbers of paramilitary personnel, closing metro stations, and suspending internet services during earlier demonstrations.

Context

Peace bond notices are legal tools given to executive magistrates under criminal procedure laws to prevent potential breaches of public peace. Student leaders and activists often challenge such administrative orders in higher courts when they believe preventive detentions infringe upon their freedom of expression and assembly.