The Jantar Mantar Justice System: A Web of Arrests and Denials The recent arrest of self styled right wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj by Delhi Police in connection with the Jantar Mantar protest case has once again brought to light the complex relationship between India's judiciary and law enforcement.
The high court's rejection of Bhardwaj's habeas corpus plea challenging his arrest is a stark reminder that even as India's Supreme Court continues to grapple with sedition laws, lower courts remain largely impervious to criticism.
At the heart of this case lies the contentious nature of FIRs filed against Bhardwaj and others involved in the Jantar Mantar protests.