CJP seeks urgent hearing in Delhi High Court challenging judicial custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is seeking an urgent night hearing in the Delhi High Court to challenge the judicial custody of its leaders, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The leaders were detained after protesting at a site where demonstrations are restricted.
Why it matters
The case raises questions regarding the right to protest and the use of judicial remand against political activists.
CJP seeks urgent hearing in Delhi High Court challenging judicial custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka left CJP co-convenors Saurav Das (unseen) and Ashutosh Ranka appear before the Mandir Marg Police Station for the bail hearing, in New Delhi on October 19, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hrwxvb/article71604548.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261019244L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das (unseen) and Ashutosh Ranka appear before the Mandir Marg Police Station for the bail hearing, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/Sumit) “We have moved the Delhi High Court and requested an urgent night hearing,” Ratna Singh, CJP’s legal head, said The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) moved the Delhi High Court for an urgent hearing over the extension of the judicial custody of its leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. “We have moved the Delhi High Court and requested an urgent night hearing.
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