When Supreme Court Rejected Blanket Ban On Protests At Jantar Mantar In 2018
The Delhi Police have de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest site, prompting a review of legal precedents regarding public demonstrations. The article references a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that rejected a blanket ban on protests in Central Delhi.
Why it matters
This case underscores the ongoing tension between urban management, resident complaints, and the constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
The Delhi Police on Monday (October 12) de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, announcing three new venues–Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground East Delhi–for orgazining protests/demonstration in the city. It is relevant to note that eight years ago the Supreme Court in Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan vs Union Of India (2018), had ruled that there cannot be a blanket ban on protests in Central Delhi, while also acknowledging that Ramlila Maidan, located in a "congested area", may not be able to cater to requirements of protests.
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