Delhi Court Rebukes Youth Congress for 'Shirtless Protest' at AI Summit, Cites 'Blatant Assault on Public Order'

• Delhi Court criticized four IYC members for a "shirtless protest" at Bharat Mandapam during the AI Impact Summit 2026, calling it a "blatant assault on public order."
• Judicial Magistrate Ravi remanded the four IYC workers to five days of police custody, stating their actions "imperil India's diplomatic image."
• The court order highlighted a "premeditated intrusion" into the high-security premises during an international conclave with global delegates.
• Police sought custody, alleging provocative T-shirts, slogan chanting, obstruction, and assault on personnel, claiming inspiration from Nepal's Gen Z movement.
• Custodial interrogation was deemed essential to uncover a broader conspiracy, funding, digital evidence, and potential absconding associates, citing flight risk due to remote origins.