Delhi Police, Chandrashekhar Azad oppose in HC YouTuber’s anticipatory bail plea in SC/ST Act case

The Delhi Police on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) opposed YouTuber Ajeet Bharti’s plea for anticipatory bail in a case over alleged casteist remarks against Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad, arguing that the statements attracted provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

The Police told Justice Saurabh Banerjee that the alleged remarks directly insulted a particular caste and were made publicly on a social media platform.

“On the facts of the case, there are clear cut allegations which are directly insulting a particular caste. All these words have been said in a social media platform. It is not that it was done within closed walls. Thirdly, he (Mr Bharti) does not belong to the same category of caste. So these three things are there to attract the SC/ST Act,” the prosecutor said.

Mr. Azad’s counsel also opposed the bail plea, describing the alleged remarks as derogatory and intentional.