CJP moves Delhi High Court seeking urgent hearing on custody of Das, Ranka

The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CJP, has filed an urgent petition in the Delhi High Court seeking to challenge the judicial custody orders against party members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Ratna Singh, the party's legal head, confirmed the move, stating that the organization has requested an emergency night hearing to expedite proceedings.

The timing of the petition underscores the party's concerns regarding the detention of the two individuals. By seeking a night hearing, the CJP has signaled the urgency with which it views the matter, attempting to fast-track judicial review of the custody orders.

Details regarding the specific charges against Das and Ranka, or the circumstances leading to their detention, remain unclear from the immediate reports. However, the party's swift legal response indicates a significant concern within CJP leadership about the legality or appropriateness of their continued custody.

The Delhi High Court's response to the request for an urgent hearing and the outcome of the proceedings could have implications for the party's activism and operations. The case also highlights ongoing tensions between political organizations and law enforcement authorities in the national capital region.