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Chief Justice Says Deepak Baliyan Under House Arrest, 40 Officers in Civil Dress
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:46 AM
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The Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court alleges that activist Deepak Baliyan has been placed under house arrest, with about 40 police personnel in civilian clothing arriving at his home ahead of a planned protest.
The chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has publicly claimed that activist Deepak Baliyan is being held under house arrest. According to the judicial official, the restriction was imposed shortly before Baliyan was scheduled to lead a public demonstration.
Around forty police officers, dressed in civilian attire rather than uniform, were reported to have arrived at Baliyan's residence to enforce the confinement. The use of plain‑clothes personnel has raised questions about the transparency of the operation and the legal basis for the detention.
Baliyan’s legal representatives have not confirmed the allegation, and the police department has declined to comment on the matter. The court’s statement, however, suggests that the authorities may be attempting to pre‑empt the protest, which is expected to address issues of local governance.
Legal experts note that house arrest without a court order could contravene constitutional protections, and they anticipate that the matter may be taken up in a higher judicial forum. The situation remains fluid as the scheduled protest date approaches.
Around forty police officers, dressed in civilian attire rather than uniform, were reported to have arrived at Baliyan's residence to enforce the confinement. The use of plain‑clothes personnel has raised questions about the transparency of the operation and the legal basis for the detention.
Baliyan’s legal representatives have not confirmed the allegation, and the police department has declined to comment on the matter. The court’s statement, however, suggests that the authorities may be attempting to pre‑empt the protest, which is expected to address issues of local governance.
Legal experts note that house arrest without a court order could contravene constitutional protections, and they anticipate that the matter may be taken up in a higher judicial forum. The situation remains fluid as the scheduled protest date approaches.