Delhi protest: CJP leaders’ judicial custody extended by two days
Two leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in India have had their judicial custody extended by two days following their arrest for protesting at a restricted site. The party alleges that the legal process is being intentionally delayed to prevent their release.
Why it matters
The detention of political activists and allegations of procedural delays raise questions about the treatment of dissent and the functioning of the legal system in the context of political protests.
Delhi protest: CJP leaders’ judicial custody extended by two days left Security personnel present outside the Mandir Marg Police Station ahead of the bail hearing of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, in New Delhi on October 19, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hvnhdw/article71602850.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261019233L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Security personnel present outside the Mandir Marg Police Station ahead of the bail hearing of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, in New Delhi on Monday.
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