CJP Accuses Authorities of Intentional Delays in Bail Hearings for Leaders Ranka and Das

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has raised serious concerns about what it claims is a deliberate attempt by authorities to stall the release of its leaders, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. The allegations surfaced following a series of procedural delays in the bail hearing process, which the party contends is being manipulated to keep its members in custody. The situation has escalated, with the Delhi Police now investigating threats made against the special executive magistrate responsible for the case.

Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were apprehended on October 13, 2023, alongside fellow campaigner Ajinkya Shinde, during a protest at Jantar Mantar, a designated site for public demonstrations. Their arrest was in response to the authorities’ controversial decision to de-notify this location as a lawful protest area, which has sparked widespread discontent among activists. While Shinde was released on a personal bond shortly after his arrest, Ranka and Das remain in judicial custody.

On Sunday, Ratna Singh, the legal head of the Cockroach Janta Party, expressed frustration over the judicial proceedings. She detailed how the scheduled hearing was postponed for hours, with the magistrate not arriving until late in the day, citing that he had received threatening messages related to the case. This disruption, she argued, reflects a broader pattern of procedural irregularities aimed at delaying the leaders’ release.

The CJP has taken to social media to voice its grievances, claiming that the ongoing delays and alleged intimidation tactics undermine the judicial process. In their latest statement, they accused the police of prioritizing threats over the legal merits of their case, thereby raising questions about the integrity of the legal proceedings. The party maintains that such tactics are not only unjust but also threaten the very fabric of democratic expression in India.

As the legal battle unfolds, the situation continues to draw attention from various civil rights groups, who are monitoring the case closely. The apprehension of Ranka and Das has ignited discussions about the right to protest and the government’s role in facilitating or obstructing democratic expressions. As the bail hearings remain unresolved, the CJP is poised to escalate its campaign against what it perceives as systematic repression.

Source: scroll.in