Swatantra Bhardwaj, the self-styled influencer accused in the CJP protest assault case, has been granted three-week interim bail by a Delhi court. The court passed the order on Tuesday, September 15, in connection with the alleged assault of the father of a student activist at Jantar Mantar. Bhardwaj was arrested by Delhi Police earlier this month and had remained in judicial custody during the ongoing proceedings. His lawyers have maintained that the case and his arrest were politically motivated, while the allegations against him remain under investigation. The temporary bail does not end the case, and further legal proceedings are expected after the interim period.Why Did Court Grant Bail?The Delhi court granted Bhardwaj interim relief for three weeks while the legal proceedings in the assault case continue. The matter concerns an alleged physical attack during a protest at Jantar Mantar involving the father of a student activist. Bhardwaj had earlier told the court that the complainant attacked him first and alleged that his arrest was politically motivated.Bhardwaj has received three-week interim bail.The case relates to an alleged assault at Jantar Mantar.He was arrested by Delhi Police in September.His lawyers have questioned the circumstances of his arrest.The investigation and court proceedings are still continuing.How The Case StartedThe case goes back to a protest at Jantar Mantar where Bhardwaj was accused of assaulting the father of a student activist. The allegations gained wider attention after comments and claims attributed to Bhardwaj circulated publicly. Delhi Police later arrested him in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr after a protest demanding action against him.After his arrest, a Delhi court initially granted one day of police custody before he was sent to judicial custody. The police case was expanded to include provisions of the SC/ST Act and criminal intimidation, while a separate POCSO case was also registered. Bhardwaj was arrested under the SC/ST Act case, according to court proceedings.Also Read: MPSC Exam Paper Leak Protest Gains CJP Support as Abhijeet Dipke JoinsCourt Grants Temporary ReliefThe latest order gives Bhardwaj temporary relief while the broader case continues. His legal team has argued that the arrest was politically motivated and claimed that video evidence showed the complainant attacking Bhardwaj during the incident. These claims are part of the defence and have not been established as facts by the court.The development comes after a Delhi court reserved its decision on his bail plea on September 14. The proceedings were conducted in-camera after the court was informed about FIRs registered under the SC/ST Act and POCSO Act. The Delhi High Court had also rejected Bhardwaj’s habeas corpus plea challenging his arrest.Key HighlightsSwatantra Bhardwaj has received three-week interim bail.The order was passed by a Delhi court on September 15.The case concerns an alleged assault during a Jantar Mantar protest.Bhardwaj was arrested earlier in September.His defence has called the arrest politically motivated.The underlying criminal case and investigation remain ongoing.What Happens Next?The three-week interim bail provides temporary relief to Bhardwaj but does not determine his guilt or innocence. The allegations concerning the Jantar Mantar incident will continue to be examined through the legal process. His defence has disputed the allegations, while police have proceeded with the investigation under the relevant criminal and special-law provisions.The case has attracted attention because of Bhardwaj’s social-media profile and the circumstances surrounding the protest. The next stages of the proceedings will determine how the allegations and defence claims are considered by the court.Disclaimer: This article is provided only for knowledge and news-information purposes. Allegations mentioned in the report should not be treated as proven facts unless established by a court.
