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Bombay HC refuses blanket protection against police detention for anti-CEC protesters
- •The Bombay High Court declined to issue a blanket order preventing police detentions of individuals protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •The court stated it would only intervene and take action if specific instances of illegal detentions are brought before it.
- •The petition was filed by advocate Sagar Devre, claiming Mumbai police illegally detained hundreds of peaceful demonstrators over the weekend.
- •Additional Government Pleader Manish Upadhye requested time to seek instructions, leading the court to adjourn the hearing to October 19.
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The Bombay High Court declined to issue a blanket interim order or general stay against police detentions of protesters demonstrating against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. However, the court assured that it would take appropriate action if specific illegalities were brought before it.
The Bombay High Court adjourned the matter after Additional Government Pleader Manish Upadhye sought time to receive instructions from authorities regarding the petition's claims, scheduling the next hearing for October 19.
Demonstrations and protests were organized by opposition parties, student organisations, and activists demanding the resignation or arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
