A Delhi Court yesterday dismissed Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy’s petition, wherein Swamy had appealed to the Juvenile Justice Board that no leniency should be shown towards the sixth accused, who claims to be a juvenile in the Delhi gang rape case.

“Juvenile Court dismisses my application. Like in EVMs I will appeal to higher courts. Can’t let butcher escape,” Swamy tweeted. The Juvenile Justice Board on Wednesday had reserved its order on Swamy’s plea till Thursday.