Delhi High Court Lists Urgent Plea Against SEM Remand
Delhi High Court has agreed to hear today the petition filed by Cockroach Janta Party co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka challenging the Special Executive Magistrate order extending their judicial custody by two days.
Key Facts from Court Records
- Custody under BNSS Sections 126 and 170 follows alleged breach of one-year peace bond dated 11 October.
- Detention on 13 October after scaling locked gates at de-notified Jantar Mantar site while carrying the national flag.
- SEM order on 19 October cited deliberate bond breach, rejection of sureties on photo mismatch, and apprehension of further peace breach.
- Matter listed before Justice Subramonium Prasad for urgent hearing. Production before SEM scheduled for 2:00 PM today.
"We have moved Delhi High Court and requested an urgent night hearing. Saurav and Ashutosh should not spend a single minute behind bars." — Ratna Singh, CJP legal head
Prior Sequence
Five-day judicial custody ordered 14 October. Extension ordered 19 October till 21 October. Petition flags precedent requiring release on personal bond pending surety verification.