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Magistrate Rejects Police Custody Extension, Frees CJP Leaders

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Special Executive Magistrate ordered the release of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on Oct 21.
Delhi Police sought a three-day custody extension, alleging breach of Rs 50,000 peace bonds.
Das and Ranka each posted Rs 50,000 personal and surety bonds and pledged no further protests.
The magistrate rejected the extension request and ordered release after accepting the bonds.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, India's Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act authorized monetary bail for non-violent offenses, allowing courts to release detainees on surety bonds. The Delhi High Court applied the rule in about 1,200 cases that year, securing roughly Rs 60 million in bonds. The 2024 release of CJP activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on Rs 50,000 bonds follows that precedent, signaling that future protest detentions will hinge on financial sureties.

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Story summary

Special Executive Magistrate ordered the release of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on Oct 21.
Delhi Police sought a three-day custody extension, alleging breach of Rs 50,000 peace bonds.
Das and Ranka each posted Rs 50,000 personal and surety bonds and pledged no further protests.
The magistrate rejected the extension request and ordered release after accepting the bonds.

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