21 year old environment activist Disha Ravi who was arrested and sent for 5 days remand on allegations of involvement in the Toolkit case today moved the Delhi High Court seeking to restrain Delhi Police from leaking any investigation material relating to case filed against her by the PS Special Cell, including alleged contents of private chats/communication by her to any third party,...
21 year old environment activist Disha Ravi who was arrested and sent for 5 days remand on allegations of involvement in the Toolkit case today moved the Delhi High Court seeking to restrain Delhi Police from leaking any investigation material relating to case filed against her by the PS Special Cell, including alleged contents of private chats/communication by her to any third party, including the media.
Justice Prathiba Singh is hearing the petition
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2021-02-18 08:58:19
18 Feb 2021 2:43 PM IST
Delhi HC: The respondents would be intimated by official emails and through NBSA. We will take up the matter tomorrow as Item 1.
18 Feb 2021 2:42 PM IST
Delhi High Court takes on record Solicitor General Tushar Mehta's statement on behalf of Delhi Police that nothing has been leaked from their end, and directs them to a file an affidavit by tomorrow morning itself.
18 Feb 2021 2:41 PM IST
Sibal: A 22 year old has been arrested, and it's being called a call for media attention?
Del HC: Mr. Sibal, the case will have to be considered.
Sibal: I understand, my Lord.
18 Feb 2021 2:40 PM IST
Sibal: Media itself says that they have got records from police, how are they accessing these records?
Mehta: Nothing is being shared. This is a call for media attention.
18 Feb 2021 2:39 PM IST
Mehta: There has been no leakage from our side, we can also file an affidavit.
Sibal: They can say whatever, but the facts speak otherwise. She was arrested on 13th, and material was seized by police.
18 Feb 2021 2:38 PM IST
Delhi HC: We can issue notice, if you are relying on any state law, please serve copies.
18 Feb 2021 2:38 PM IST
SG Tushar Mehta for Delhi Police: My Lord, there is no leakage from the police.
The court is marking appearances.
18 Feb 2021 2:36 PM IST
Sr. Adv. Amit Sibal for Ravi: This is a most unfortunate case where the media, in order to gain a few thousand TRPs, is trampling over the rights of the citizens.
