Ratna Singh Files FIR Plea Against Police Over Protest Detention
CJP's Ratna Singh seeks legal action against police for alleged wrongful confinement during protest against CEC.
Ratna Singh alleges illegal detention by police while heading to a protest.
The plea was filed at Saket Court, citing threats to her life and liberty.
Supreme Court Bar Association intervened for the release of detained lawyers.
On October 10, 2026, Ratna Singh, the head of legal affairs for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), approached a Delhi court requesting the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against police officers. Singh claims that she was wrongfully confined and prevented from joining a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, related to the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Singh's application was submitted to Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Abhinav Pandey at Saket Court. In her plea, she detailed an incident earlier that day when she was on her way to the Supreme Court with two fellow advocates to participate in a lawyers' protest. She alleges that police blocked her path, with two cars obstructing her vehicle and officers standing at her car doors, preventing her from leaving her residence.
The legal representative has stated that video evidence of the incident exists and may be presented to the court. Singh expressed concerns for her safety, asserting that she is facing threats to her life and liberty due to the police's actions. This situation unfolded amidst a broader context where a group of lawyers protesting against the Chief Election Commissioner and the SIR were detained by Delhi Police and Central Reserve Police Force personnel near the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) took immediate action by writing to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, condemning the detention of the protesting lawyers. Following this, the Chief Justice instructed the authorities to ensure the release of the detained advocates, highlighting the importance of upholding the right to protest peacefully.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the implications of this case could resonate beyond the immediate parties involved, potentially impacting the relationship between law enforcement and legal professionals in India. The upcoming hearings will be crucial in determining the outcome of Singh's plea and the broader context of protests against the electoral commission's actions.
