Delhi’s judicial spotlight fell on Uday Bhanu Chib, Indian Youth Congress national president, as a local court deferred its custody decision until 12:30 PM Tuesday. Heavy security blanketed the court complex during proceedings, reflecting the case’s sensitivity.
Police demanded extended remand, accusing Chib of masterminding protest logistics from across India. ‘Interrogation requires transporting him to key sites for fact-checking interstate links,’ officials urged, stressing thorough probes.
Further, counsel revealed Chib’s oversight of events, with Mandapam participants allegedly following his leads amid foreign onlookers. This, they said, risked undermining national security and unity on a world stage.
Defense fired back, decrying the arrest over trivial T-shirt finds. ‘Full probe cooperation given; protesters peaceful and unarmed. Prior recoveries render further custody absurd—factories aren’t crime scenes,’ argued Chib’s advocate.
Detained early morning, Chib faced initial questioning before formal charges. As political circles buzz, this remand battle highlights clashes over protest freedoms versus security imperatives. The court’s afternoon order could ripple through opposition ranks and beyond.