CJP Leaders Ordered to Return for Surety Verification on November 3

On October 23, 2026, leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and Ajinkya Shinde, attended a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court at the Mandir Marg police station in Delhi. This appearance was mandated by the court as part of the verification process for their sureties, following their release from Tihar jail just two days prior, where they had spent seven days in judicial custody.

The court's directive for the leaders to appear stemmed from their earlier release conditions. Both Das and Ranka had been detained on October 13, 2026, and were remanded to judicial custody for five days. Their custody was subsequently extended for an additional two days before they were released on October 21 after fulfilling the court's requirements for personal and surety bonds.

After their release, the leaders were summoned by the Delhi Police Crime Branch for questioning related to two cases filed against them. These cases involve allegations of trespassing at Jantar Mantar, which had been denotified as a protest site, as well as charges of disobeying government orders and obstructing police personnel. The Crime Branch is currently handling the investigation, which was transferred to them on October 20.

Following their court appearance, Ranka expressed to the media that they are awaiting a response from the Crime Branch regarding a new date for their questioning. The leaders had previously requested additional time to participate in the investigation, which has yet to yield any new notices from the police.

As the investigation continues, the implications for the CJP and its leaders remain significant, especially in light of the political climate surrounding protests in the capital. The upcoming court date on November 3 will be crucial for the leaders as they navigate the legal challenges ahead.