A Delhi Sessions Court has upheld the order framing criminal charges against Congress leader Alka Lamba in connection with a protest at Jantar Mantar. The court found no legal error in the magistrate’s order and dismissed her plea challenging the charges related to assault and obstruction of police.
A Delhi Sessions Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by Congress leader Alka Lamba challenging the framing of criminal charges against her in connection with a protest held at Jantar Mantar. The protest was organised to demand the implementation of women’s reservation in Parliament before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The order was passed by Additional Sessions Judge Dig Vinay Singh of the Rouse Avenue Courts. While rejecting the revision petition, the court observed that there was no legal flaw in the earlier order passed by the Magistrate Court.
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The Sessions Court clearly stated,
“The present revision petition fails and is dismissed,”
while upholding the magistrate’s decision dated December 19, 2025. The court noted that there was no patent illegality, perversity, or jurisdictional error in the magistrate’s order framing charges against Lamba.
Earlier, the Magistrate Court had framed charges against Alka Lamba for offences relating to assault or use of criminal force against public servants, obstruction of public officials in the discharge of their duties, disobedience of a lawful order issued by public authorities, and obstruction of a public way.
While rejecting Lamba’s plea seeking discharge from the case, the Magistrate Court had observed,
“Application moved on behalf of the accused seeking discharge/termination of the proceedings stands dismissed and disposed in view of the reasons aforementioned,”.
This order was challenged before the Sessions Court, which has now upheld the same.
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The case arises from a protest held on July 29, 2024, at Jantar Mantar, where Alka Lamba was allegedly the main speaker. The protest was organised in support of women’s reservation in Parliament.
According to the prosecution, prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were in force in the area around Jantar Mantar Road at the time of the protest. It was stated that the police had expressly denied permission to the protesters to march towards Parliament.
Police alleged that despite repeated warnings, Lamba and other protesters attempted to breach barricades, raised slogans calling for a “gherao” of Parliament, pushed police personnel, and blocked a public road by sitting on it. Following these events, an FIR was registered at the Parliament Street Police Station.
During the hearing, Lamba’s counsel argued that the protest was peaceful in nature and was conducted within a designated area where assemblies are legally permitted. It was further submitted that the prosecution case lacked independent witnesses and that no medical records were produced to show any injury to police personnel.
The defence also contended that video footage relied upon by the prosecution did not show Alka Lamba assaulting or using criminal force against any police officer.
Advocate Omar Hoda appeared on behalf of Alka Lamba, while Additional Public Prosecutor Manish Rawat represented the State before the Sessions Court.
With the dismissal of the revision petition, the criminal proceedings against Alka Lamba in connection with the Jantar Mantar protest will now continue before the trial court.
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