Supreme Court notice to Centre on closure of Metro stations’ during CJP protest
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the central and Delhi governments regarding the closure of 17 metro stations during protests over NEET-UG 2026 exam leaks. The court is examining whether the executive's decision to shut down transit infrastructure was disproportionate and lacked a clear statutory basis.
Why it matters
This case addresses the balance between executive power to maintain law and order and the public's fundamental right to freedom of movement.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (September 10, 2026) sought a response from the Centre on a petition questioning the closure of 17 Delhi Metro stations during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests held in Central Delhi over the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leaks.
The agitation had ultimately led to the resignation of then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued notice to the respondents Union and Delhi governments, the Delhi Police, and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on the petition filed by Sparsh Kant Nayak, a resident of the national capital.
The court initially pointed out that the role of judicial review in the subject matter was limited as the issue of maintaining law and order came within the domain of the Executive.
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