In a swift judicial turnaround, Youth Congress President Udaybhanu Chib is slated for release from jail on Tuesday following orders from Patiala House Court in the high-profile AI Summit demonstration case. The court directed Delhi authorities to finalize bail security verification by 2 PM tomorrow, simultaneously extending his custody briefly to facilitate the process.
The Delhi High Court played a pivotal role, overturning a sessions court stay on bail and stalling ongoing proceedings against Chib. Justice Saurabh Banerjee issued notices to police, demanding comprehensive submissions. Chib’s counsel, senior lawyer Siddharth Luthra, highlighted the trial court’s unilateral decision and the urgency tied to personal freedoms during hearings.
Earlier, the duty magistrate at Patiala House had approved bail on Rs 50,000 bond, rejecting crime branch pleas for extended remand due to insufficient grounds. Conditions included depositing passport and gadgets with the court. Youth Congress took to X, proclaiming ‘Satyamev Jayate’ and crediting the judiciary for thwarting late-night police bids to prolong custody.
This episode reveals fault lines in handling political protests amid Delhi’s security apparatus. As release nears, questions linger on bail conditions’ enforcement and police accountability. Chib’s impending freedom could galvanize youth wings across parties, spotlighting the delicate balance of rights and order in democratic India.