Supreme Court holds Sunday sitting, directs no detentions except by law in Delhi

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:06:26 +0530

The Supreme Court held an unscheduled Sunday sitting on 11 October 2026 and directed the Union government and Delhi Police to allow free movement of people and traffic and to run Metro and rail services, “subject to law and public order”, The Hindu reported. The bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana was hearing petitions over the detentions and travel restrictions in Delhi on Saturday, 10 October, around a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Supreme Court says no complete Metro shutdown in Delhi ahead of 10 October protest

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:06:18 +0530

The Supreme Court on Friday, 9 October 2026, directed that Delhi Metro and railway services not be completely suspended ahead of a protest planned for Saturday, 10 October, against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was hearing petitions against the closure of 57 Metro stations and the cancellation of long-distance trains to Delhi, Bar & Bench reported.

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Supreme Court holds Sunday sitting, directs no detentions except by law in Delhi

Supreme Court says no complete Metro shutdown in Delhi ahead of 10 October protest