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Delhi HC reprimands Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka over barricade breach, cites foreign arson
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 05:17 PM
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The Delhi High Court admonished Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka for violating barricades, warning that similar acts have led to arson abroad.
The Delhi High Court issued a stern rebuke to Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka after they were found to have ignored the purpose of barricades erected at a location under judicial scrutiny. The bench highlighted that barricades are installed to maintain public order and safety, and any breach undermines that objective.
In its observation, the court referenced a recent arson incident that occurred outside India, using it as an illustrative warning that neglecting safety measures can have severe consequences. The judges stressed that the rule of law must be upheld irrespective of the individuals involved.
Both Das and Ranka were reminded of their civic responsibilities and instructed to comply fully with court orders and any future directives concerning public safety infrastructure. No further punitive action was detailed in the judgment.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to enforcing compliance with preventive measures, especially in contexts where public safety could be jeopardised.
In its observation, the court referenced a recent arson incident that occurred outside India, using it as an illustrative warning that neglecting safety measures can have severe consequences. The judges stressed that the rule of law must be upheld irrespective of the individuals involved.
Both Das and Ranka were reminded of their civic responsibilities and instructed to comply fully with court orders and any future directives concerning public safety infrastructure. No further punitive action was detailed in the judgment.
The ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to enforcing compliance with preventive measures, especially in contexts where public safety could be jeopardised.