New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- While directing Delhi Police to supply a copy of the FIR to the accused in the AI Summit protest case, the Patiala House court on Tuesday observed that mere categorisation of the case as a 'sensitive' by the police is not conclusive and the court must examine the nature of the offence.

"Here, allegations stem from a symbolic protest at Bharat Mandapam, lacking hallmarks of terrorism/insurgency. Thus, it does not qualify as sensitive; the Investigation Officer's claim is untenable," the court said.

The court further said that the denial of the FIR copy violates the statutory mandate under section 230 BNSS and constitutional safeguards under Article 21 (fair procedure) and Article 22 (prompt information on arrest gro...