Dipke seeks exemption from appearance in ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest case in Delhi

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke. File | Photo Credit: PTI Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke sought exemption from appearing before the Special Executive Magistrate, Mandir Marg, on Tuesday (November 10, 2026).The next hearing is scheduled for December 2.“There was no specific order saying that he had to appear today before the magistrate. We filed for an exemption anyway, as he had family commitments and was unwell,” advocate Abhik Chimni said.Mr. Dipke was detained under BNSS Sections 126 and 170 during the October 16‘‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ (wave the tricolour) protest at Connaught Place seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Published - November 11, 2026 09:39 am IST