Delhi Police de-notify Jantar Mantar as protest venue, three other sites designated for demonstrations
The Delhi Police have de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest site, designating three alternative locations for demonstrations. This decision follows a standoff with the Cockroach Janta Party, which has accused the government of suppressing peaceful dissent.
Why it matters
The restriction of traditional protest venues raises significant questions about civil liberties and the management of political dissent in urban centers.
PTC News Desk: The Delhi Police has de-notified Jantar Mantar as protest site and designated three other venues for holding demonstration, according to official order dated October 11, 2026. The development comes amid a standoff with the Cockroach Janta Party over permission to hold peaceful protest and the INDIA bloc's planned march to the Supreme Court .According to a standing order dated October 11, 2026, the three newly designated venues are Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi.
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