Breaking from Delhi: The High Court has summoned Delhi Police for details on the FIR against All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba, offering her a vital breather in a protracted legal tussle.
Questioning the FIR’s context and investigation updates, the court mandated a prompt report. Lamba’s challenge labels the FIR as vengeance-driven, void of substance, seeking its outright cancellation.
Counsel argued the charges crumble under scrutiny, not mirroring facts. Refraining from interim judgments, the bench prioritizes inputs from both sides.
Roots lie in a Jantar Mantar agitation before 2024 elections, advocating women’s parliamentary reservation. March 2024 saw Rouse Avenue summon Lamba post-chargesheet cognizance.
Additional Judge Dig Vinay Singh endorsed Magistrate Panwar’s late 2024 charges on attacking officials, duty interference, and order violation amid prohibitory norms.
Authorities highlighted banned assemblies near Jantar Mantar Road and rejected Parliament march pleas. Lamba’s High Court foray now pivots the dispute upward.
This procedural win amplifies her defense, spotlighting alleged misuse of law against opposition voices. As replies roll in, it tests judicial balance in politicized cases.
The outcome may influence how protests are policed, resonating beyond this instance in India’s vibrant democracy.