Delhi Court Grants Regular Bail in CJP Protest Assault Case

A Delhi Sessions Court granted regular bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj in the case concerning the alleged assault of a student activist's father during a Jantar Mantar protest.

Background and legal issue

Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler had earlier granted interim bail and indicated that the accused's conduct during that period would be considered before deciding regular bail The prosecution case includes assault allegations and provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act Bail does not determine whether the allegations are true

Reasoning and significance

Bhardwaj will remain out of custody during proceedings subject to the conditions imposed by the court and applicable law.

The legal effect is confined to the ruling or procedural development reported here. Allegations and submissions are not treated as established facts unless expressly adjudicated.