Delhi Court Grants 3‑Week Interim Bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj in Jantar Mantar Assault Case

A Delhi court on Wednesday granted a three‑week interim bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is accused in the Jantar Mantar assault case. The case stems from a protest that turned violent at the Jantar Mantar public park, where police allege that Bhardwaj assaulted officers. The interim bail, lasting for 21 days, allows Bhardwaj to remain out of custody while the investigation continues, with conditions that include surrendering his passport and reporting regularly to the police. Legal experts note that such bail is typically granted when the court finds no immediate risk of flight or evidence tampering. The decision arrives amid heightened scrutiny of protest‑related arrests in the capital.