The Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejected a plea filed by Disha Ravi, an accused in the 'farmers' toolkit case', to modify a bail condition that requires her to get court permission every time she wishes to travel abroad.
Climate activist Disha Ravi breaks silence on sedition arrest, says she felt violated
Disha Ravi, a 22-year-old vegan and member of Thunberg s Fridays for Future movement, was charged in February over an online document about months-long protests by Indian farmers
Reuters | March 14, 2021 | Updated 23:52 IST
Disha Ravi was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the Delhi Police on February 13
An Indian climate activist linked to Greta Thunberg said on Saturday she felt violated by her arrest last month on sedition charges and her treatment by the media, her first comments on a case that sparked international criticism.
Disha Ravi, a 22-year-old vegan and member of Thunberg s Fridays for Future movement, was charged in February over an online document about months-long protests by Indian farmers.
NEW DELHI: Activist Disha Ravi was on Monday sent to one-day police custody by a Delhi court after the police sought her custody for five days to confront her with coaccused in the toolkit case, report Aamir Khanand Sakshi Chand.
Chief metropolitan magistrate Pankaj Sharma observed, “Through collective confrontation, the role played by each of them in deletion of the original toolkit document would come to light, which is very necessary for fair investigation.”
The court said the case involved allegations of a “vituperous campaign” to spread hatred and disaffection to disrupt peace and tranquillity to undermine India’s sovereignty, integrity and security, the probing authority must be provided fair time and chance within the ambit of law to reach out to truth through custodial interrogation and confrontation.
A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to environmental activist Disha Ravi, asking her to furnish a bond of Rs 1 lakh. Disha Ravi was arrested by the Delhi Police in connection with the 'toolkit' case.
What Exactly is the Crime Disha Ravi is Accused Of?
Is it illegal to gather support for a protest in India or communicate with people abroad? From the details the police provided, she and the others are not even accused of communicating with any of the individuals arrested or wanted for the violence on January 26.
A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the arrest of 22-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi, outside the police headquarters in New Delhi, India, February 16, 2021. Photo: Reuters/Danish Siddiqui
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New Delhi: On Saturday, February 20, a Delhi court reserved its order on the regular bail application filed by 22-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi. Additional sessions judge Dharmender Rana posted the matter for February 23, tomorrow.