CJP’s Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka To Be Released After 7-Day Judicial Custody In Trespassing Case

Last Updated:October 21, 2026, 6:53 PM IST

The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) rejected the Delhi Police’s plea seeking a three-day extension of their judicial custody.

They were taken into custody on October 13 after they allegedly climbed over a locked gate to enter Jantar Mantar, which had earlier been denotified as a designated protest site, and were sent to five-day judicial custody. (Photo: PTI file)

A Delhi court on Wednesday ordered the release of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were in judicial custody in connection with the Jantar Mantar trespassing case.

The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) rejected the Delhi Police’s plea seeking a three-day extension of their judicial custody. The two leaders were produced before the SEM, and their sureties were submitted during the proceedings.

Das and Ranka were taken into custody on October 13 after they allegedly climbed over a locked gate to enter Jantar Mantar, which had earlier been denotified as a designated protest site. They were subsequently remanded to five days of judicial custody. Their custody was extended by two days on October 19 and was due to expire on Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, the Delhi High Court refused to interfere with their judicial custody, asking Das and Ranka to await the outcome of the hearing before the SEM. The High Court also said they could approach the appellate court if their grievance persisted.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Police has transferred the case to the Crime Branch.

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Why were Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka in judicial custody?

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were placed in judicial custody after allegedly climbing over a locked gate to enter Jantar Mantar, which had been denotified as a designated protest site.

What decision did the Special Executive Magistrate make regarding the CJP leaders?

A Special Executive Magistrate ordered the release of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after rejecting the Delhi Police’s plea to extend their judicial custody by three days.

How did the Delhi High Court respond to the CJP leaders’ judicial custody appeal?

The Delhi High Court refused to interfere with their judicial custody prior to the Special Executive Magistrate hearing, advising them to await that outcome or approach an appellate court if their grievances persisted.

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