India Gate Protesters Face Court Backlash: 'Making a Mockery of Law' with False Addresses
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A Delhi court has ordered the judicial custody of 13 India Gate protesters, citing their failure to provide accurate addresses. The move follows a police complaint that the protesters, who were arrested on November 23 for assaulting police personnel during a pollution protest, made a mockery of the law by furnishing incorrect addresses. The incident occurred on November 23 when a group of 17 students gathered at the Parliament Street police station, engaging in aggressive sloganeering and restricting the entrance and exit gates. When police staff attempted to intervene, the protesters allegedly scuffled with the police and attacked them, leaving seven personnel injured. The court's decision to send 13 protesters to judicial custody comes after the police argued that the accused persons were deliberately hiding their identities. The defense counsel, however, claimed that the police failed to provide evidence against their clients and that investigation could be conducted without custody. This is not the first time the court has taken action against the protesters. On November 24, the court sent all 17 protesters to three days' judicial custody after they raised slogans hailing slain Maoist leader Madvi Hidma. The case against the protesters has been booked under various offenses, including assault on public servants, obstruction, and conspiracy. The development has sparked debate on the use of force by protesters and the need for authorities to verify the identities of those involved in public demonstrations. As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the protesters will be able to prove their innocence or face further legal consequences.
