Delhi HC questions Delhi Police over refusal to permit UGC-related protest at Jantar Mantar

The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned the Delhi Police over its decision to deny permission to the Kshatriya Karni Sena to hold a protest at Jantar Mantar against the 2026 UGC regulations.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, while hearing a petition by Kshatriya Karni Sena president Raj Shekhawat, was told by the petitioner’s lawyer that the Delhi Police has revoked its earlier approval on holding the protest at Jantar Mantar on September 20.

“I am asking the State, how can there be a blanket ban? If you want to put any restrictions, including the venue, please tell me,” the judge said.

Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma said no permission is being given for protests at Jantar Mantar as the venue is in a “sensitive area”.