Supreme Court to list plea to allow peaceful protests to Jantar Mantar
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to list a petition challenging the Delhi Police's restrictions on peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar. The petitioners argue that the police are preventing citizens from exercising their constitutional right to protest against the Chief Election Commissioner.
Why it matters
This case addresses the balance between public order and the fundamental right to peaceful assembly in the Indian capital.
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 5, 2026) indicates that it will list a petition alleging that the Delhi Police is not allowing peaceful protests and marches to Jantar Mantar in the national capital following allegations of misconduct by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and seeking his removal.
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Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, a counsel orally mentioned a petition against the capital’s police.
“The Delhi Police is not allowing students, ordinary citizens, party leaders, MLAs and MPs to peacefully protest,” the counsel submitted.
The petition sought judicial directions from the apex court to the police to allow peaceful protests.
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