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AISA chief challenges Rs 10,000 peace bond notice
The Hindu·
AISA president Neha Bora moved the Delhi High Court against a police peace-bond notice. Dated October 17, it ordered her to appear on October 19 before a Special Executive Magistrate with a Rs 10,000 bond and surety. AISA said she was detained October 16 en route to a CJP march and released October 17. Her petition seeks an immediate stay.
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What It Means For You
- Bora was told to appear before the Special Executive Magistrate, New Delhi District, at 2 p.m. on October 19.
- The bond is for keeping the peace for the period of inquiry, according to the notice language reported.
- Her lawyers said they will also reply before the SEM while seeking a High Court stay.
What's Happening
- The notice cites Sections 126 and 130, read with Section 135(3), of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
- AISA said the petition argues the notice is ambiguous, factually incorrect and violates Articles 19 and 21.
- The High Court remains on vacation until October 25, Hindustan Times reported.
How She Entered Custody
- Bora was taken into preventive detention on October 16 while going to CJP's Lehra Do Tiranga march.
- She was released on October 17, the same day the SEM notice is dated.
- Police grounds cited include alleged sloganeering at Mandi House and protests near Jantar Mantar.
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