No Jantar Mantar protest call until it remains de-notified: CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to court

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have assured that they will not make any calls for protest at Jantar Mantar until it remains de-notified. CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka in their undertakings before the Special Executive Magistrate, have assured that they will not commit any breach of peace and will not make any calls for protest at Jantar Mantar until it remains a de-notified in accordance with law.A police vehicle carrying Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka leaves the Mandir Marg police station, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (PTI)In a detailed order, the court has noted that both Ranka and Das have given an undertaking that they will not breach peace and tranquility once released and will not protest at Jantar Mantar till the time it is denotified as a protest site.The two said that they have "full faith in the judiciary and all its instruments including the learned SEM Court."The court has set the next date of hearing for October 23, when both the leaders will be present again before the SEM court with their sureties, and the police has been directed to file a police verification report as well.Deep DiveFollow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More