In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Delhi Police regarding the FIR registered against Alka Lamba, the national president of Mahila Congress. The court has sought a detailed report on the entire matter, marking a crucial step in the ongoing legal battle.
During the hearing, the bench emphasized the need to understand the circumstances under which the FIR was filed and the current status of the investigation. Directing the police to file a swift response, the court underscored its commitment to a thorough examination.
Alka Lamba had approached the High Court challenging the FIR, arguing that it stemmed from political malice and lacked factual basis. Her petition demands quashing of the case, asserting that the allegations are baseless and motivated by vendetta.
The court made it clear that it would hear all parties before arriving at any conclusion, restricting the current order to issuing notices and seeking police clarification.
The controversy traces back to March 2024, when Rouse Avenue Court took cognizance of a chargesheet against Lamba for an alleged scuffle with police during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Additional Sessions Judge Dig Vinay Singh upheld the magistrate’s order, finding no irregularities.
Magistrate Ashwani Panwar had framed charges against Lamba on December 19, 2024, for assaulting public servants, obstructing duty, and disobeying valid orders. The protest, held ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, demanded immediate implementation of women’s reservation in Parliament.
Prosecution argued that the demonstration violated prohibitory orders around Jantar Mantar Road, with no permission granted for marching towards Parliament. This latest High Court intervention offers Lamba substantial legal relief, potentially reshaping the narrative around the protest.
As the police prepares its response, the case highlights tensions between political activism and law enforcement, with implications for future public demonstrations in the capital.