Neha Bora challenges Delhi Police's "peace bond" in High Court

AISA president Neha Bora has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a police notice directing her to furnish a personal bond of Rs 10,000 to maintain peace, following her detention ahead of the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest in the national capital on October 16.

According to Bar and Bench, the notice was issued under Sections 126 and 130 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), requiring Bora to furnish a bond and surety.

Bora has challenged the notice, arguing that it is ambiguous and violates her fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution, which guarantee freedom of speech and expression and the right to life and personal liberty.

The legal challenge follows Bora’s detention near Mandi House on Friday as she attempted to join the protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Connaught Place. She was released after around 12 hours in custody.

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to reopen after the Dussehra vacation on October 26. Bora’s lawyers have indicated that they may seek an urgent hearing during the vacation.

According to the report, her lawyers also said they would inform the Special Executive Magistrate that she would not sign the bond.