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CJP protest: SC seeks report on minor girl's allegation, says nobody can browbeat victim

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over a minor's harassment. The court demanded action on the girl's FIR and reports from governments. Nobody can be permitted to browbeat a victim or her family. The girl alleged harassment and vandalism after registering her FIR. The court stressed that violence against a…

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CJI Surya Kant: Will ask Greater Noida magistrate to explain notice to student over Jantar Mantar protest

The Supreme Court questioned a notice issued to a student for attending a protest. Chief Justice Surya Kant stated no penal action would be taken against students. The court will seek an explanation from the executive magistrate. This notice was issued under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

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‘YouTuber’, ‘influencer’, ‘goon activist’: How mainstream media sanitised Swatantra Bhardwaj

“I cracked the skull of Nishu’s father. Do you know which section this crime attracts? Section 307. He needed 60 stitches. The man who was about to die was being taken away in an ambulance. His daughter was standing outside the police station and saying that if her father did…

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School Assembly News Headlines, September 8, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

In a pivotal ruling, the Delhi High Court deemed both MCD and DU accountable for the catastrophic building collapse in Satya Niketan. Meanwhile, Hindutva figurehead Swatantra Bhardwaj faces judicial custody following his alleged involvement in an assault against protestors. Concurrently, India and Australia seek to bolster their collaborative efforts, while…

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Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to 14-day judicial custody in CJP protester assault case

Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was sent to judicial custody for fourteen days. This action follows his alleged assault on a student activist's father during a protest. Bhardwaj had claimed he cracked the victim's skull, necessitating many stitches. A fresh FIR was also registered against him under the POCSO Act. The…

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Delhi HC agrees to hear on Monday Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj's plea against arrest

The Delhi High Court will urgently hear a plea regarding Swatantra Bhardwaj's arrest. Bhardwaj faces charges including assault and provisions of the SC/ST Act. He was detained after claiming to have assaulted a student activist's father. A POCSO case has also been registered against the influencer.

The Economic Times

Court sends Swatantra Bhardwaj to one day of judicial custody

Swatantra Bhardwaj was remanded to one day of judicial custody by a duty magistrate. He was detained by Delhi Police Crime Branch in Bulandshahr on September 4. Bhardwaj faces charges in an FIR concerning the attempt to murder Sanjay Azad. The accused was produced via video conferencing due to security…

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Stones thrown at minor CJP activist's house hours after arrest of Swatantra Bhardwaj

A minor CJP activist reported her house was surrounded and pelted with stones. This incident occurred several hours after influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj's arrest. Bhardwaj was detained for an alleged attack on the activist's father during protests. NSUI president Vinod Jakhar visited the family and questioned police inaction.

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Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to one-day police custody

Swatantra Bhardwaj was produced before a Delhi court and remanded to police custody. He was detained after the CJP demanded his arrest over an alleged assault. Provisions of the SC/ST Act and criminal intimidation were added to the FIR. A POCSO case was also registered against him following an interview.…

The Economic Times

CJP protest at Delhi police station: What is the row over Swatantra Bhardwaj?

Supporters marched demanding action against influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj for an alleged assault. The incident involved Sanjay Kumar, father of student activist Nishu Azad, during a protest. A resurfaced video of Bhardwaj's claims intensified the controversy and political debate. Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal have questioned the alleged lack…

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