SC tells Delhi police chief to ensure Kanhaiya's security in court

February 17, 2016 13:05

The Supreme Court has ordered restricted entry into the court room at Patiala House in New Delhi where JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar is to be produced today.

No other advocates other than that of the accused and the prosecution will be present during proceedings in the court room.

The court also permits either two members of the accused's family or one member of the JNU faculty and one student, and five journalists to be present in the court room.

The court has also directed the Delhi police commissioner to ensure full security to the accused when he is produced in the court, and has asked the registrar general of Delhi high court to be present in Patiala House court complex when the accused will be produced for the proceedings.

Only 20 people will be allowed inside the courtroom during the hearing.

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