Delhi HC agrees to hear IYC plea seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on October 9
The Indian Youth Congress has petitioned the Delhi High Court to challenge the Delhi Police's refusal to grant permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar. The protest aims to demand the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal tension between the right to peaceful protest and administrative restrictions on public demonstrations in the national capital.
Indian Youth Congress moves the Delhi High Court over Delhi police’s refusal to allow its Jantar Mantar protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise. The Court has agreed to hear the plea tomorrow.
The plea was mentioned for urgent listing before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma on Thursday (October 8, 2026).
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The court said the plea will be listed on Friday (October 9, 2026), and in case it does not happen, the petitioner can again mention the matter.
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) approached the court, challenging Delhi Police's order denying them permission to hold the protest at Jantar Mantar.
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