Delhi court upholds order framing charges against Alka Lamba for assault on police

A Delhi Sessions Court on Friday rejected Congress leader Alka Lamba's plea challenging the order framing criminal charges against her in connection with a protest at Janta Mantar demanding implementation of women's reservation in parliament before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Dig Vinay Singh of the Rouse Avenue Courts rejected Lamba's plea, noting that there was no patent illegality, perversity or jurisdictional error in the order passed by the magistrate on December 19, 2025.

"The present revision petition fails and is dismissed," the Court said.

The Magistrate Court had charged Lamba with the offence related to assault or use of criminal force against public servants, obstruction of public officials, disobedience of a lawful order, and obstructing a public way. 

“Application moved on behalf of the accused seeking discharge/termination of the proceedings stands dismissed and disposed in view of the reasons aforementioned,” the Magistrate Court had ordered. 

The same was upheld today by the Sessions Court.

The case relates to a protest held on July 29, 2024, in support of women’s reservation in parliament, during which Lamba was alleged to be the main speaker.

According to the prosecution, prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were in force in the area around Jantar Mantar Road, and permission to march towards parliament had been expressly denied.

Police alleged that despite repeated warnings, Lamba and other protesters attempted to breach barricades, raised slogans calling for a “gherao” of parliament, pushed police personnel and blocked a public road by sitting on it. An FIR was registered at Parliament Street police station following the incident.

Lamba’s lawyer argued that the protest was peaceful and took place within a designated area where assemblies are permitted. It was also contended that there were no independent witnesses, no medical reports of injuries, and that video evidence did not show Lamba assaulting any police officer. 

Advocate Omar Hoda appeared for Alka Lamba. 

Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) Manish Rawat represented the State.

[Read Order]