Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • An FIR under the POCSO Act was registered against Swatantra Bhardwaj.[2]

What remains disputed or unverified

No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.

FIR Registered Under the POCSO Act

Delhi Police registered an FIR under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against Swatantra Bhardwaj, following the Jantar Mantar protest, and added specific clauses from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to the case.[2]

The filing came amid rising tensions as opposition members clashed with the BJP’s Central Parliamentary Group during the demonstration at the historic plaza in New Delhi.[2]

Political Pressure from Chirag Paswan

The complaint was initiated by the Lok Janshakti Party’s (Ram Vilas) Legal Cell, which submitted an application to register the FIR under instructions from party president and Union Minister Chirag Paswan.[1]

The party has demanded strict action against Bhardwaj, citing alleged misconduct during the protest.[1]

Inclusion of SC/ST Act Provisions

Police incorporated sections from the SC/ST Act into the existing POCSO case, citing possible aggravating factors related to Bhardwaj’s alleged conduct.[2]

The move broadens the scope of the investigation and could lead to additional charges under the Act designed to protect vulnerable communities.[2]

Public Response to the FIR

Following the announcement of the FIR, opposition leaders called for a review of the filing and expressed concerns over the timing, suggesting the protest setting may have influenced the decision.[2]

The BJP and its allies, meanwhile, have not publicly commented on the case but have warned that the government may interfere in the legal process.[2]

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