Lawyer Challenges Police Custody Granted to Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj

Legal counsel for a minor involved in a protest dispute has formally questioned the decision to hold social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj for one day in police custody following allegations of assault.

5 Sept, 10:03 — 5 Sept, 10:03

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‘Very strange’: Minor's counsel questions Swatantra Bhardwaj’s 1-day police custody

Social media 'influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj was arrested and sent to one-day police custody. This development followed an alleged assault on a CJP protester's father at Jantar Mantar. Police added provisions of the SC/ST Act and criminal intimidation to the FIR. A fresh FIR was also registered under the POCSO Act for online threats. Bhardwaj's arrest came after CJP representatives demanded action against him.

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Lawyer Challenges Police Custody Granted to Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj

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‘Very strange’: Minor's counsel questions Swatantra Bhardwaj’s 1-day police custody

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