# Neha Bora refuses to sign peace bond after court dismissal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-challenge-to-neha-bora-peace-bond-notice > Updated: 2026-10-24T09:30:03.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 3. Following the Delhi High Court’s dismissal of her writ petition, Neha Bora, president of the All India Students’ Association (AISA), has announced her refusal to sign the peace bond issued by the Delhi Police. The notice, issued on October 17 under Section 126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), requires Bora to provide a personal bond of ₹10,000 with one surety to ensure peace during an ongoing inquiry. The legal dispute originated from her detention on October 16 during the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march, a protest concerning alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In its ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed the petition, with Justice Subramonium Prasad noting that the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) had sufficient material, such as general diary entries and existing FIRs, to initiate preventive proceedings. The court observed that the protest location is a major commercial hub, making law and order concerns relevant. While dismissing the plea, the court directed the SEM to provide Bora with all materials relied upon and to ensure the principles of natural justice are followed. During a court appearance on October 24, the Delhi Police provided Bora with the documents used as the basis for the show-cause notice. Bora, representing the student wing of CPI(ML) Liberation, has criticized the measure, arguing that such bonds are being “weaponised” to suppress democratic dissent. She has maintained her refusal to sign, questioning the rationale behind the police action by asking, “Whose peace am I being asked to keep?” A hearing is scheduled for October 28, at which time Bora must file a formal response. ## Claims - Neha Bora challenged a Delhi Police notice to execute a ₹10,000 peace bond in the Delhi High Court. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The notice was issued on October 17 by a Special Executive Magistrate. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Bora was participating in a protest on October 16. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Delhi High Court reserved its verdict for October 23. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The notice was issued under Section 126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). (corroborated by 2 sources) - Counsel argued that citizens do not need permission to hoist the national flag. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Neha Bora refuses to sign peace bond following Delhi High Court dismissal AISA President Neha Bora has refused to sign a Rs 10,000 peace bond in Delhi, calling it an attempt to curb democratic dissent following a High Court dismissal of her challenge. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neha-bora-refuses-to-sign-peace-bond-in-new-delhi ### 2026-10-22: Delhi High Court dismisses Neha Bora's plea against police peace bond The Delhi High Court dismissed AISA president Neha Bora's challenge against a police notice requiring her to sign a ₹10,000 peace bond following her detention during a protest. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neha-bora-challenges-delhi-police-peace-bond-notice-in-high-court-1 ### 2026-10-19: Neha Bora challenges Delhi Police peace bond notice in High Court AISA President Neha Bora has moved the Delhi High Court to quash a police notice requiring her to sign a peace bond, alleging the measure is vague and violates constitutional rights. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neha-bora-challenges-delhi-police-peace-bond-notice-in-high-court --- Cite as: Neha Bora refuses to sign peace bond after court dismissal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/legal-challenge-to-neha-bora-peace-bond-notice