“It is very strange. We were all present in the court and waiting for the hearing to begin. “One-day police custody was sought in such a serious offence.

We did not receive any details as to what charges were added and what additions were made to the FIR. I don't know what is being hidden. The development came after the CJP protested outside Parliament Street police station on Friday, demanding action against Bhardwaj.

A fresh FIR was also registered against Bhardwaj under the POCSO Act following a complaint by the minor CJP protester alleging online threats and harassment. Bhardwaj was detained in Bulandshahr on Friday after CJP representatives demanded his arrest.