Delhi High Court refuses to grant urgent hearing to Youth Congress's plea for protest at Jantar Mantar
The Delhi High Court has declined an urgent hearing for the Indian Youth Congress regarding their request to protest at Jantar Mantar. The court scheduled the matter for the following Monday, citing a lack of immediate urgency.
Why it matters
This highlights the judicial process regarding public demonstrations and the balance between political protest rights and court scheduling protocols.
The Delhi High Court on Friday (October 9, 2026) refused to grant an urgent hearing on a plea of the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) seeking permission to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise.
The plea was first mentioned on Thursday (October 8). On Friday (October 9), it was mentioned again, but not listed.
A Bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma refused to list the matter despite the counsel's urging.
"What is the urgency today? We will hear it on Monday. It will be listed on Monday," the Bench said.
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