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CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das’ judicial custody extended by two days
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CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das’ judicial custody extended by two days

A Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das by two additional days, according to Bar and Bench. The pair, along with campaign leader Ajinkya Shinde, were detained on October 13 after trespassing at Jantar Mantar and waving the national flag in opposition to the authorities' decision to remove the area as a designated protest site. On October 14, Ranka and Das were initially placed under judicial custody for five days, while Shinde was released on a personal bond. After their initial custody period expired, the Delhi Police requested an extension, which was granted by a special executive magistrate. CJP leader Ratna Singh criticized the decision as a 'mockery of the justice system,' while their lawyer, Abhik Chimni, argued that the proceedings were preventive in nature and noted that the court had previously indicated there was no need for judicial custody. The CJP accused authorities of deliberately delaying the release of Ranka and Das, citing prolonged bail processes and rejected bail sureties. These developments followed the Delhi Police registering a first information report against unnamed individuals for涉嫌威胁

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Hindustan Times logoHindustan TimesIndependentProgressive4 hr. ago
'People will troll, but emotions are my strength': Abhijeet Dipke as CJP colleagues remain in judicial custody

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), expressed emotional support for his colleagues Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who are currently in judicial custody due to their involvement in trespassing at Jantar Mantar, a site that had been de-notified as a protest area. Dipke acknowledged that some people might criticize or 'troll' him for showing emotion but emphasized that his feelings for Das and Ranka are genuine and driven by care, not fear. He described their actions as aligned with Mahatma Gandhi's principles of non-violence and predicted that they would emerge from the situation with resilience. The judicial custody of Das and Ranka was recently extended by two additional days after they were found to have violated their bail conditions by entering the restricted area.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the actions of CJP members as acts of civil disobedience rooted in non-violent resistance, aligning with leftist ideals of challenging authority and advocating for social change. The tone emphasizes emotional support and moral justification for the activists' actions, portraying a

Hindustan Times logoHindustan TimesIndependentCenter7 hr. ago
'There is no justice': CJP's Saurav Das as court extends his custody over Jantar Mantar trespassing

A court in India extended the judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka by two days for breaching Jantar Mantar, a de-notified protest site. During the hearing, Das criticized the legal process, claiming there was no justice and questioning the rejection of their sureties. The court stated that the CJP leaders deliberately breached their earlier bonds and showed disrespect for the law by organizing protests at non-designated areas. The court ordered them to submit written arguments within two days. Alongside Das and Ranka, their associate Ajinkya Shinde was detained but later released on a personal bond. Another CJP leader, Abhijeet Dipke, was briefly arrested for participating in a planned protest at Connaught Place.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the court's decision and the responses from both the accused and the judiciary without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from the court order and from Das, providing balanced perspectives without editorializing or biased language.

Hindustan Times logoHindustan TimesIndependentProgressive10 hr. ago
Delhi protest LIVE: CJP slams Das, Ranka's extended custody, says ‘repression will not break their spirit’

Two leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, have had their judicial custody extended by two days after being arrested for breaching security and entering Jantar Mantar, which had recently been de-notified as a protest site. The Delhi Police requested continued custody, citing concerns about public order, while the CJP's legal team denied these claims, stating there was no evidence that the detainees posed a threat. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of using state resources to suppress dissent and intimidate young protesters. Despite their detention, Dipke claimed that Das and Ranka remained defiant, entering court with smiles and unbroken spirits.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the arrest and custody extension of CJP leaders as an act of repression against dissent, with explicit criticism directed at Prime Minister Modi and the use of state power to suppress opposition. The tone emphasizes defiance and resistance, portraying the police actions as unjust.

The Hindu logoThe HinduIndependentCenter11 hr. ago
Delhi protest: CJP leaders’ judicial custody extended by two days

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka had their judicial custody extended by two days on October 19, 2026, after being produced before a Special Executive Magistrate in New Delhi. They were arrested for protesting at Jantar Mantar, a site previously designated for protests but later denotified. The pair reportedly entered the area by climbing over a locked gate and raised the national flag while criticizing the Chief Election Commissioner. The CJP claims the bail process has been intentionally delayed to prevent their release, alleging that bail sureties were rejected on unclear grounds. Additionally, the magistrate mentioned receiving threats, prompting a non-cognizable report.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both the actions of the CJP leaders and their allegations regarding the delay in bail proceedings without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from the CJP and mentions the legal actions taken by authorities, providing a balanced view of the situation.

Times of India logoTimes of IndiaIndependentCenter11 hr. ago
‘Deliberately breached bonds’: Why court extended Das, Ranka’s custody by two days

A special executive magistrate in New Delhi extended the judicial custody of CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka by two days, rejecting fresh sureties provided by their lawyer. The magistrate cited concerns that the pair had 'deliberately' breached their bonds from October 11 and engaged in acts that disrupted public peace. The court expressed skepticism about their assurances not to reoffend and criticized their history of organizing protests in de-notified areas. The magistrate questioned the credibility of the two sureties due to discrepancies in documentation and lack of personal information about the activists. Delhi Police requested additional time for custody, citing threats to public order linked to an anonymous WhatsApp message. The activists’ lawyer argued there was no evidence they would repeat the alleged offenses and claimed they had not called for new protests since October 10.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal proceedings and arguments from both the prosecution and defense without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from the court order and the defense lawyer, providing balanced perspectives on the custody extension decision.

Scroll.in logoScroll.inIndependentProgressive21 hr. ago
CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das’ judicial custody extended by two days

A Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das by two additional days, according to Bar and Bench. The pair, along with campaign leader Ajinkya Shinde, were detained on October 13 after trespassing at Jantar Mantar and waving the national flag in opposition to the authorities' decision to remove the area as a designated protest site. On October 14, Ranka and Das were initially placed under judicial custody for five days, while Shinde was released on a personal bond. After their initial custody period expired, the Delhi Police requested an extension, which was granted by a special executive magistrate. CJP leader Ratna Singh criticized the decision as a 'mockery of the justice system,' while their lawyer, Abhik Chimni, argued that the proceedings were preventive in nature and noted that the court had previously indicated there was no need for judicial custody. The CJP accused authorities of deliberately delaying the release of Ranka and Das, citing prolonged bail processes and rejected bail sureties. These developments followed the Delhi Police registering a first information report against unnamed individuals for涉嫌威胁

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the detention of CJP leaders in a manner that emphasizes the perceived injustice and criticism from the party, suggesting a sympathetic view toward the activists and implying systemic issues within the legal process. The inclusion of quotes from the CJP criticizing the judiciary,

Scroll.in logoScroll.inIndependentProgressiveyesterday
CJP alleges ‘deliberate delay’ in release of Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused authorities of intentionally delaying the release of its leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das by prolonging their bail hearings. This comes after the Delhi Police filed a first information report (FIR) against unnamed individuals for allegedly threatening a magistrate involved in the bail proceedings. Ranka, Das, and another campaign member, Ajinkya Shinde, were arrested on October 13 for trespassing at Jantar Mantar, where they protested the government's decision to remove the area as a designated protest site. While Shinde was released on a personal bond, Ranka and Das remain in judicial custody. Their legal team claims that the bail hearing was delayed due to alleged threats and procedural issues, rather than addressing the merits of their case. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called the arrests a 'conspiracy' and criticized the government for using 'dirty tricks' to justify the detention.

Bias read (Progressive): The article presents the accusations made by the Cockroach Janta Party, a leftist political group, regarding the alleged deliberate delay in releasing their members. The framing emphasizes the actions of the authorities as unjust and politically motivated, while highlighting the party's narrative of

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