New Delhi/Alive News: All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora on Saturday refused to sign a personal bond of ₹10,000 to maintain peace, a day after the Delhi High Court dismissed her petition challenging a police notice.
Speaking at a press conference at the CPI(ML) Liberation parliamentary office, Neha defended the right to peaceful protest and questioned how seeking answers from the government could be considered a threat to peace.
She said the High Court had directed her to participate in proceedings before the Special Executive Magistrate without deciding the merits of her petition. She also argued that a show-cause notice alone could not justify compelling someone to sign a bond without following the principles of natural justice.
Neha alleged that police used excessive force during the October 16 protest, claiming that women protesters were assaulted and journalists were attacked. She maintained that questioning injustice and holding the government accountable were essential democratic rights.
Detained During October 16 Protest
Neha was detained during the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march at Delhi’s Mandi House on October 16. The protest demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and raised concerns over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
She said she was detained around 10 minutes after the protest began and released the following morning after spending the night in custody.
Notice Issued Under BNSS
The Special Executive Magistrate issued a notice on October 17 under Sections 126 and 130, read with Section 135(3), of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). It sought her response regarding a ₹10,000 personal bond and one surety to maintain peace.
During the High Court hearing, Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, representing the Centre and Delhi Police, cited 12 alleged instances of rule violations. He argued that the notice followed an examination of the available material.
Neha said AISA would continue challenging the use of peace bonds, arguing that they could restrict the constitutional right to dissent.
