A Delhi magistrate court today held back its ruling on seven-day police custody for Uday Bhanu Chib, head of Indian Youth Congress, with the order set for 12:30 PM. Security was ramped up around the venue as arguments unfolded in this contentious matter.
Delhi Police laid out a compelling case for remand, implicating Chib in a coordinated protest scheme drawing crowds from distant states. Essential travel to those areas for evidence corroboration was cited as vital for deeper inquiry.
The lawyer underscored Chib’s monitoring role, noting Mandapam groups moved per his guidance while staying linked. Foreign delegations’ proximity raised alarms over reputational harm to India, implicating sovereignty concerns.
Chib’s lawyers countered fiercely, branding custody bids overblown. ‘Consistent cooperation shown; T-shirt grabs don’t justify it—peaceful, weaponless rally. Seized items already in hand, factory probes illogical,’ they asserted.
Morning custody preceded grilling and arrest formalities. This standoff illuminates friction in handling political demonstrations, with national eyes on the verdict’s fallout for youth leadership and public assembly rights.