Jantar Mantar on Indian Politics

Delhi Police de-notify Jantar Mantar as protest site, name three new venues

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:07:36 +0530

Delhi Police announced on Monday, 12 October 2026 that Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a designated protest venue in the capital and that three other sites have been designated in its place. The Hindu, The New Indian Express and Hindustan Times reported the details of the order, which was signed by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and is dated 11 October.

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.

Delhi Police detain hundreds as CJP protest against Chief Election Commissioner is blocked

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:05:57 +0530

Delhi Police detained about 500 people by midday on Saturday, 10 October 2026, as protesters tried to reach Jantar Mantar for a demonstration called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and allied student and Left groups, The Hindu reported, citing officials. The protest seeks the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This report reflects accounts published up to about 3 pm IST and the situation was still changing.

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.