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Neha Bora refuses to sign peace bond after court dismissal

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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, specifically considering~~ followed. During a court appearance on October 24, the ~~implications of Section 135 of~~ Delhi Police provided Bora with the ~~BNSS regarding~~ documents used as the ~~necessity and timing of~~ basis for the ~~bond.~~ 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 and peaceful protests.~~ 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.

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