Delhi Court docket Summons TMC’s Derek O’Brien, Sagarika Ghose, Saket Gokhale In 2024 ECI Protest Case – News18

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A Delhi court docket on Monday summoned TMC leaders Derek O’Brien, Sagarika Ghose and Saket Gokhale for holding a protest in entrance of the Election Fee of India regardless of a prohibitory order in place in 2024.
TMC leaders Derek O’Brien, Dola Sen, Saket Gokhale and Sagarika Ghose (File)
A Delhi court docket on Monday summoned TMC leaders Derek O’Brien, Sagarika Ghose and Saket Gokhale for holding a protest in entrance of the Election Fee of India regardless of a prohibitory order in place in 2024.
The police alleged on April 8 final yr the accused individuals gathered exterior the primary gate of Election Fee of India (ECI) and began protesting, holding placards and banners with out a requisite permission and although Part 144 (prohibit gathering) of Code of Felony Process was in place.
Delhi Police additional alleged the accused individuals continued to protest regardless of warnings on Part 144 following which an FIR was registered.
“I’ve perused the chargesheet in addition to the criticism… I take cognisance of the offences punishable beneath Part 188 (disobedience to order promulgated by a public servant) 145 (illegal meeting) and 34 (frequent intention) IPC. All of the accused individuals be summoned via IO for April 30, 2025,” extra chief judicial Justice of the Peace Neha Mittal mentioned.
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