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Two CJP leaders remain in judicial custody after Delhi court extends remand
Reported by Abhishek Tiwari (Copy Editor) · The Hindu - National ·
Confirmed by a second source: Hindustan Times - India
Photo: Openverse - flickrDelhi protest: CJP leaders' judicial custody extended by two days. Subscribed with another email? Logout and Login with that one. Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription Updated - October 20, 2026 07:04 am IST - New Delhi Security personnel present outside the Mandir Marg Police Station ahead of the bail hearing of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, in New Delhi on October 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI
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What Happened
Cockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka had their judicial custody extended by a Special Executive Magistrate after being arrested for entering a de-notified protest site at Jantar Mantar.
Why It Matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions between political activists and law enforcement over public protest spaces in the capital. It also raises legal questions regarding preventive detention powers used by executive magistrates and the grounds required to deny bail during public order disputes.
What Happens Next
The two leaders are scheduled to be produced back in court on Wednesday, October 21, where their legal team is expected to continue pushing for their release as bail proceedings move forward.
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