CJP Demands Sections 307 and 326 Added to Jantar Mantar Assault FIR
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court (CJP) has requested that the Delhi Police include IPC Sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 326 (grievous hurt) in the criminal complaint against Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is accused of assaulting a protester at Jantar Mantar. Bhardwaj was booked for the incident, and CJP leaders have staged protests outside the police headquarters to press for stricter charges. The move reflects concerns over the seriousness of the assault and aims to ensure a more robust legal response.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 0% center, 100% right.
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Swatantra Bhardwaj Case: What Are Sections 307 And 326 CJP Wants In FIR?
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 3 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Times Now on ; 3 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Right-leaning (2): Times Now, India Today
Sources
- Swatantra Bhardwaj Case: What Are Sections 307 And 326 CJP Wants In FIR? — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- BIG Win For CJP In Jantar Mantar Assault Row: Swatantra Bhardwaj Booked For Attempt To Murder | Updates — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- Swatantra Bhardwaj Row: Delhi Police Reach Bulandshahr, Protesters Demand Attempt To Murder Charge — India Today (right-leaning) ·