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Court Orders 1-Year Peace-Breach Ban for Protesters

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 5:04 PM UTC · How we work

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Dipke Accuses Police

Abhijeet Dipke accused Delhi Police of torture for denying his phone and family contact.
He demanded the video, saying cuts removed his requests for a phone and lawyer.
Dipke’s mother Anita said they could not reach him, delaying his grandmother’s last rites.
Protests erupted in Mumbai and Pune, where Aaditya Thackeray and Amit Thackeray confronted vehicles.
A magistrate released Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, imposing a one-year peace-breach ban.

Summary

Cockroach Janata Party Ultimatum

Cockroach Janata Party gave Delhi Police a 24-hour ultimatum to allow a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Police de-notified Jantar Mantar on October 12, naming Ramlila, Burari and CBD Grounds as new protest sites.
Joint Commissioner Nupur Prasad denied permission for the October 10 CJP rally because the group missed the 10-day notice.
CJP alleged that over 55,000 police and paramilitary disrupted movement, closed businesses and caused arbitrary detentions.

History

Historical Context

Indira Gandhi’s 1975 Emergency, lasting until 1977, suspended civil liberties, empowering Delhi police and the armed forces to detain thousands and outlaw the Janata Party. The Constitution, adopted in 1950 and amended in 1976, framed those powers. Today, Delhi police’s refusal of Jantar Mantar protest permits and alleged detainee torture echo that historic crackdown, prompting renewed judicial scrutiny.

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Dipke Accuses Police

Abhijeet Dipke accused Delhi Police of torture for denying his phone and family contact.
He demanded the video, saying cuts removed his requests for a phone and lawyer.
Dipke’s mother Anita said they could not reach him, delaying his grandmother’s last rites.
Protests erupted in Mumbai and Pune, where Aaditya Thackeray and Amit Thackeray confronted vehicles.
A magistrate released Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, imposing a one-year peace-breach ban.

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