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Crime
Police lodge non‑cognisable FIR after magistrate threatened during CJP leaders' bail hearing
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 06:20 AM
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A non‑cognisable police report was filed after a magistrate reported receiving threats while hearing bail applications of CJP leaders.
Police have registered a non‑cognisable FIR after a magistrate alleged that she was threatened during a bail hearing concerning leaders of the CJP. The report, being non‑cognisable, authorises investigation but does not permit immediate arrest; authorities said they will trace the source of the alleged threat. The bail hearing was underway in a court where the CJP leaders sought release pending further proceedings, and no details about the identity of the threateners or any arrests have been disclosed. Police emphasized that intimidation of judicial officers is a serious offence and the probe will be conducted in accordance with law.