Delhi High Court to Rule Tomorrow on Neha Bora Peace Bond Plea

The Delhi High Court reserved its verdict on Thursday after hearing arguments for over two and a half hours. Justice Subramonium Prasad said the order will be pronounced on Friday at 6 pm.

Neha Bora, national president of the All India Students Association, challenged an October 17 notice issued by a Special Executive Magistrate. The notice required her to execute a personal bond of ₹10,000 with one surety to maintain peace during an inquiry.

“She challenged the Delhi Police and the state to define breach of peace.”

The case stems from her participation in the Lehra Do Tiranga protest on October 16. Her lawyer said she was detained 10 to 15 minutes after reaching Mandi House that evening and had never called for violence.

Bora also alleges that a doctored video distorted her remarks about Bangladesh's student-led movement. She said right-wing groups in India used a truncated version of her statement to malign her.

She challenged the Delhi Police and the state to define breach of peace. She argued that the government cancelled 245 trains at 24 hours' notice.

The legal provisions involved include Sections 126, 130, and 135(3) of the BNSS. The magistrate can require a bond for keeping the peace until the inquiry concludes.

The court's decision tomorrow will determine whether Bora must execute the bond or remain in custody until the inquiry ends.