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Delhi Court Cancels Non-Bailable Warrants Against SFI's Aishe Ghosh in 2021 Case
The magistrate acted after Ghosh appeared in person and said she had missed an earlier hearing because of unavoidable circumstances.
On Wednesday, Patiala House Court cancelled a non-bailable warrant against SFI Joint Secretary Aishe Ghosh in a 2021 case, granting her relief and directing her to appear in person for future proceedings.
The case stems from a 2021 FIR registered at Barakhamba Road Police Station, where Ghosh faces charges under Indian Penal Code Sections 188, 447, and 34 involving disobedience and criminal trespass.
Judicial Magistrate Vijayshree Rathore cancelled the warrants after Ghosh's defense cited "unavoidable circumstances" for her previous absence, following earlier reports that remained unserved.
Delhi Police stated the investigation concerns "an old non-bailable warrant case pursuant to court orders," while SFI leaders accused the force of "witch-hunting" against student activists.
Activists allege the case reflects a broader crackdown following youth protests that culminated in the resignation of former Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Proceedings resume on November 21.