Delhi court convicts Alka Lamba in 2024 Jantar Mantar protest case

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday convicted former Congress MLA Alka Lamba in a case linked to a protest over women’s reservation held at Jantar Mantar in 2024, news agency ANI reported.The case pertains to an FIR registered at Parliament Street Police Station following the protest demonstration organised in support of women’s reservation.She had denied all allegations and sought trial.The court convicted Lamba on charges related to alleged violation of prohibitory orders and obstruction of public servants from discharging their duties. The matter will now be listed for arguments on sentencing on June 4.Earlier in April, the court had recorded Lamba’s statement after framing charges against her in the case.According to the prosecution, the Congress leader participated in the protest despite restrictions in force at the site, leading to the registration of the FIR in 2024.Lamba, however, maintained during proceedings that she was innocent and had been falsely implicated in the matter.(With agency inputs)