CJP leaders released after court rejects police plea for extended custody

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from judicial custody by a Special Executive Magistrate court in Delhi after seven days. The court rejected the police's request for extended custody, ordering their release after they promised not to organize protests at Jantar Mantar.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal processes surrounding public protests and detention in India, demonstrating the judiciary's role in upholding civil liberties against police requests for extended custody.
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