Neha Bora challenges peace-bond notice in Delhi High Court

Neha Bora has moved the Delhi High Court to challenge a peace-bond notice issued after her detention during preparations for a protest, arguing that the notice relies on vague or incorrect claims and could restrict peaceful assembly. The sources do not report a ruling on her challenge or the outcome of her scheduled appearance before a magistrate on October 19. Bora, president of the All India Students Association, was detained at Mandi House on October 16 while on her way to the Lehra Do Tiranga march at Connaught Place. She was released early on October 17 after completing formalities under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act, according to the reports. The Special Executive Magistrate, Mahesh Kumar Meena, issued a notice on October 17 directing Bora to appear on October 19 and explain why she should not furnish a Rs 10,000 bond and surety to maintain peace while a police inquiry continued. The notice cited alleged protest-related nuisance at Mandi House, previous protest activity and an allegation that she instigated participation in an unauthorised demonstration at Central Park, Connaught Place. In her plea, Bora disputes the notice’s account and says it does not identify a...