The Supreme Court on Monday (October 5, 2026) said it will list a plea to allow peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar. A counsel told the court that Delhi Police stopped citizens from marching against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Chief Justice Surya Kant said, "We will list the petition."
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.
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The petition sought judicial directions from the apex court to the police to allow peaceful protests.
He said the right to peaceful protest was recognised in the Constitution, endorsed by the court, as a fundamental right under Article 19.
"We will list the petition, and then you can argue," Chief Justice Kant said.