Delhi HC directs counsel to file affidavit on criminal history of accused

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the counsel for Manoranjan D, Sagar Sharma, and Lalit Jha —accused in the Parliament security breach case — to submit affidavits disclosing their criminal history in line with a recent Supreme Court ruling.

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A Division Bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and ManojJain passed the order while hearing their pending bail pleas, and listed the matter for further hearing on November 10.

The direction comes as part of the court's effort to ensure complete transparency regarding the background of the accused before considering bail. The affidavits are expected to clarify whether the accused have any previous criminal involvement.

During an earlier hearing in July, while examining Manoranjan D’s bail plea, the High Court made strong oral observations, stating that any attempt to disrupt Parliament proceedings is a grave act with serious national security implications.