Court Extend the Waiting Game, Swatantra Bhardwaj in 14 Day Custody

A Delhi court on Monday, September 7, 2026, remanded Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj to 14 days in judicial custody in connection with an alleged assault on the father of a student during a protest at Jantar Mantar in July. The protest was organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Bhardwaj was produced before the court after completing one day of police custody. Additional Session Judge Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler of the Patiala House Court passed the order after hearing the matter and sent Bhardwaj to judicial custody for 14 days. What is the case about? The case relates to allegations of an assault involving the father of a student during the July protest at Jantar Mantar. Bhardwaj has been accused in connection with the alleged incident, while the matter remains under investigation. His production before the court followed the completion of the initial one day period of police custody. After considering the case, the court ordered judicial custody instead. What does judicial custody mean? Judicial custody means that the accused remain in custody under the authority of the court rather than being held in police custody for questioning. It is an interim stage of criminal proceedings and does not amount to a conviction. The allegations against Bhardwaj will therefore have to be established through the legal process. The court's latest order concerns his custody while the proceedings continue. Case moves forward The 14 day judicial custody order marks the latest development in the case stemming from the Jantar Mantar protest. Further proceeding will determine how the investigation and allegations develop. For now, Bhardwaj will remain in judicial custody as the legal process continues.