Delhi court grants bail to six accused in India Gate protest case over ‘Maoist slogans’

A court in Delhi on Friday (December 26, 2025) granted bail to six protesters arrested in connection with the agitation on Kartavya Road, where slogans were allegedly shouted in support of slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma.

Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal granted bail to Ilakkiya, Ayisha Wafiya, Ravjot Kaur, Gurkirat Kaur, Abhinash Satyapathi and Kranti. Detailed order is awaited.

The protest took place at India Gate on November 23, during which some agitators were accused of shouting pro-Khidma slogans and using pepper spray on the police who tried to control them.

According to the police, 23 protesters were arrested in two separate incidents at Parliament Street and Kartavya Road police stations.