CJP's Saurav Das and Ranka released: Right to protest or public order?

Cockroach Janata Party leaders Sourav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have secured bail after the Delhi High Court declined to intervene, directing them back to the Special Executive Magistrate court. As part of their bail conditions under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the duo submitted an undertaking promising not to disturb public peace or tranquility and agreeing not to issue protest calls at Jantar Mantar unless legally denotified. Their counsel also tendered an unconditional apology. The leaders executed personal bonds and sureties of 50,000 rupees each, which will be forfeited upon any violation. Legal correspondent Anisha Mathur clarified that their prior seven-day detention was preventive custody during an ongoing inquiry rather than a punitive sentence.

Visual artist and photographer Rehan Vadra claimed that the management of Bikaner House in Delhi directed him to take down multiple artworks from his exhibition titled 'No Idea is Final'. Vadra stated on Instagram that the management termed photographs of youth protests objectionable and demanded the removal of two pictures featuring the Tiranga. Refusing to take down the images of the Indian flag, Vadra noted that the show would open partially before finding an alternative venue. India Today reporter Rahul Gautam highlighted that Bikaner House functions under state government jurisdiction alongside Culture Ministry oversight, anticipating political friction between the Congress and the BJP over the controversy.

Political tensions and confrontations between the Telugu Desam Party and the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party escalated across Andhra Pradesh ahead of the October local body elections over the filing of nomination papers.

Italy has introduced stringent security measures following violent protests in Milan, where over 2,000 young demonstrators damaged property and attacked police vehicles. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni introduced a decree establishing a 20,000-euro fine for damaging public property. Under the new measures, parents will be held financially liable for destruction caused by minors. Enhanced penalties will also target protesters concealing their faces. The Italian government is deploying additional forces and increasing juvenile detention capacities to curb escalating unrest.