New Delhi, July 24 -- During a hearing on the bail application of Manoranjan D, an accused in the 2023 Parliament security breach case, the Delhi High Court orally observed that any attempt to interrupt the functioning of Parliament could be seen as a deeply alarming act, with serious implications for national security.

A division bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Shalinder Kaur made the observation in response to Manoranjan's lawyer arguing that his client's use of non-toxic smoke canisters and slogans was a peaceful protest aimed at highlighting issues like unemployment. The bench countered, "The best way to create terror in India is to disrupt the Parliament. You disrupted the Parliament."

The breach happened on December 13, 2023...