Delhi High Court Questions Coincidence of 2023 Parliament Security Breach

The Delhi High Court examined the coincidence of a security breach at the Parliament on the anniversary of the 2001 terror attack. Three accused individuals, protesting unemployment, sought bail, arguing their protest was non-violent. The court discussed their release while awaiting Supreme Court precedent review.

The Delhi High Court raised concerns regarding the coincidence of a security breach occurring on the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack, suspecting it may not be coincidental. Justices Prathiba M Singh and Sudha Jain are deliberating on the bail pleas of three accused individuals involved in the 2023 breach.

The accused, including Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D, allegedly disrupted proceedings by releasing gas canisters and sloganeering within Parliament Chambers. Their counsel argued that although the protest method was flawed, the individuals were peaceful protesters highlighting unemployment issues.

The court, considering historical practices and lack of prior criminal involvement of the accused, postponed further discussions until February. A review of the Supreme Court's recent ruling on a related case was recommended before making a decision.

(With inputs from agencies.)