Nothing Wrong With Seeking Regime Change In Democracy: Neha Bora Tells Delhi High Court
AISA President Neha Bora appeared before the Delhi High Court to challenge a legal notice requiring her to sign a peace bond following her participation in a protest. During the hearing, her counsel argued that advocating for regime change is a protected democratic right, while the government counsel countered that such changes must occur through elections.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing legal tension between freedom of speech and state-mandated security measures in India's democratic framework.
National President of All India Students Association (AISA) Neha Bora told the Delhi High Court on Thursday (October 22) that there was nothing wrong in seeking a regime change in a democracy. The submission was made during the hearing of Bora's plea challenging a notice to execute a personal bond of ₹10,000 with one surety to maintain peace during an inquiry, following her participation in 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest on October 16.During the hearing Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma pointed to certain material, including a joint press conference attended by Bora wherein statement on regime change was made. At this stage, appearing for Bora, senior advocate Gopal Sankarnarayan said, "There is nothing wrong in regime change in a democracy". Meanwhile, the ASG while objecting to this said that regime change can happen by "votes" not by "lumpen elements in the nerve of New Delhi".
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