Delhi High Court Comments on CJP Leaders as They Withdraw Petition Against Judicial Custody

New Delhi, October 21 (Daily Kiran) : Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka, spokespersons for the “Cockroach People’s Party” (CJP), withdrew their petition against judicial custody in the Delhi High Court on Wednesday. This decision followed a ruling from a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) that had ordered their custody until October 21.

During the hearing, the ages of the petitioners were mentioned. Their lawyer revealed that Saurabh Das is 27 years old and Ashutosh Ranka is 31. The High Court responded with a remark, stating, “So they are not Gen-Z.” The judge also inquired about the age range defining “millennials” and “Gen-Z.”

The court emphasized that when there is a potential for disturbance of peace, questions about the individuals’ identities, actions, and intentions become critical. While the right to protest is unquestionable, the magistrate’s assessment of potential unrest makes these inquiries vital.

Initially, the protests involved students and youth. However, the court noted that the nature of the demonstrations has shifted. Although the participants remain the same, their demands and objectives have evolved. This raises important questions about their true identities and the fundamental goals of their organization.

The High Court stated that if a group frequently protests on various issues, it becomes crucial to understand the underlying purpose of these demonstrations. However, it clarified that the current proceedings do not address these broader issues. The immediate concern before the court is whether the request to impose bond conditions is justified.

After these remarks, the lawyer for Saurabh Das and Ashutosh Ranka requested permission to withdraw their petition, which the High Court granted. Consequently, the pair retracted their petition against the SEM’s order for judicial custody.