The Haryana Police claimed that they have video evidence which links her to a physical attack on police officers who had gone to deal with a workers’ protest at a factory in Kundli, and had therefore booked her under Section 307 of the IPC (attempt to murder). However, the police did not make any specific arguments for why Kaur needed to be denied bail at this stage.
The court clarified the merits of the case, from the invocation of provisions like Section 307, to the video recording that the police provided to the court in a pen drive, would have to be dealt with at trial.
Kaur has been directed to maintain restraint while on bail “to ensure that no law and order issue arises due to her actions.” She is to be released subject to furnishing surety bonds as directed by the local magistrate.
The 24-year-old Dalit labour rights activist was arrested from the Singhu border on 12 January, where she was part of the ongoing farmers’ protest against the Centre’s contentious farm…