Preet Singh's bail plea, HC issues notice to Delhi cops

Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Delhi Police while hearing the bail plea of Preet Singh, accused of raising inflammatory slogans at Jantar Mantar. Justice Mukta Gupta has ordered the next hearing on September 15.

New Delhi:Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Delhi Police while hearing the bail plea of Preet Singh, accused of raising inflammatory slogans at Jantar Mantar. Justice Mukta Gupta has ordered the next hearing on September 15.

Earlier, on August 28, the Patiala House Court had rejected the bail application of Preet Singh. Additional Sessions Judge Anil Antil had said that the Constitution of the country gives the right to freedom of opinion by gathering at one place but this right should be exercised with restrictions. The court had said that the accused, Preet Singh, can be seen along with the other accused when he gave provocative speeches.

In this case, the trial court had earlier granted bail to lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay on August 11. On August 9, Delhi Police summoned Ashwini Upadhyay and the rest of the accused for questioning. After interrogation, all the accused were arrested on August 10. Delhi Police had registered an FIR in this case on 9 August.

During the 'India Jodo Movement' at Jantar Mantar on August 8, a video went viral on social media in which objectionable slogans were raised against a particular religion.