In a recent development concerning the Parliament security breach case, the Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a plea by the city police challenging a trial court’s directive to provide a copy of the First Information Report (FIR) to one of the accused. This decision comes amidst heightened scrutiny and legal proceedings following a significant security lapse at the Parliament.
The case, which has garnered considerable attention, involves four individuals – Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma, Amol Dhanraj Shinde, and Neelam Devi – who were arrested for their involvement in the security breach. In a dramatic turn of events on December 13, coinciding with the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament terror attack, Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the public gallery, releasing yellow gas from canisters and shouting slogans. Simultaneously, Amol Shinde and Neelam Devi sprayed colored gas while shouting “tanashahi nahi chalegi” outside the Parliament House premises.
The police’s plea in the High Court was mentioned before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Mini Pushkarna. The police counsel highlighted the sensitivity of the matter, stating,
“We arrested four accused persons. In sensitive matters where we don’t provide a copy of the FIR, they have to approach the commissioner. (The trial court), however, directed that we supply a copy.”
Acting Chief Justice Manmohan responded,
“List it today if in order.”
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In a related development, Neelam Singh alias Neelam Azad, one of the six arrested individuals, moved the Delhi High Court, alleging that her police remand was illegal. She claimed she was not allowed to consult a legal practitioner of her choice and was not produced before a trial court as per norms.
The trial court, on an application by Neelam, had earlier directed the Investigating Officer (IO) to hand over a copy of the FIR to her counsel.
“The concerned IO is directed to furnish the copy of the present FIR to the applicant/accused as per law,”
the court had stated.
This case represents a significant security breach and has led to intense legal scrutiny. The Delhi High Court’s decision to hear the police’s plea against the trial court’s order to provide an FIR copy to the accused adds another layer to the ongoing legal proceedings. The case continues to evolve, with the High Court’s intervention marking a critical juncture in the judicial process surrounding this high-profile security breach.
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