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The Supreme Court today ordered the Centre to remove barricades unless absolutely warranted amid CJP protests. The bench said, "You have a right to protest, absolutely no quarrel on that but the process in which you protest has to be within the Police Act." Authorities must now submit a report.
The Supreme Court on Sunday directed authorities to review Delhi’s barricading and address allegations of illegal detentions during recent protests. The court said peaceful protesters cannot be illegally detained except in accordance with the law. This order ensures that citizens can gather without fear, protecting their basic rights during public demonstrations.
Former Union minister Kapil Sibal said he lost trust in the Supreme Court. He expressed frustration over the court not granting relief regarding wrongful voter roll deletions. “I don’t have much hope in the Supreme Court of India,” Sibal said. He added that he will continue fighting cases despite his disappointment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to people on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri on Sunday. He offered prayers to Goddess Shailputri, hoping her blessings bring patience and self-confidence to the country. Leaders like Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath also shared wishes, praying for peace and prosperity for all.
US Congresswoman Haley Stevens pitched closer ties with India after a recent bipartisan visit. She said, "India is not funding our detractors, for the most part." The remarks come as a new law signed last month allows President Trump to impose tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
Nepal’s president on Friday shortened the waiting period to declare missing disaster victims dead from 12 years to about 1.5 months. Government spokesman Sasmit Pokharel said, "The 12-year period is being reduced to around 45 days." This change helps families of the 5,000 missing people access compensation and resolve property issues.
Air India sought clarification from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security after Delhi Police detained three Cockroach Janta Party leaders from their seats on October 10. The flight landed at 10:18 am, and police boarded the plane at a remote bay. The airline said, "They are here to arrest us."
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut called CJP-led protesters anti-national forces trying to destabilise India. On Saturday, police detained 7,000 people to stop a protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Kangana said, "People are now exposing these anti-national forces." She spoke while travelling to Ayodhya to offer prayers to Ram Lalla.
Police detained over 800 people across India on Saturday to stop protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Tushar Gandhi and actor Imran Khan got detained in Mumbai while heading to August Kranti Maidan. Tushar Gandhi said, "Regardless of the detentions, we will continue the struggle" for a fair, supportive system.
Rahul Gandhi said he would not let PM Modi attack Tamil language, history, and culture during his visit to Chennai on Saturday. Speaking at the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event, he accused the government of destroying democracy. He told students, "We are not going to let Narendra Modi attack Tamil Nadu."
Delhi Police detained CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke and two others on an Air India flight Saturday morning. The team arrived from Mumbai for a protest against the CEC. Officers boarded the plane at a remote bay to take them into custody. Dipke said, "We are here to be arrested."
The Supreme Court will hear pleas against detentions during the CJP protest and transport curbs on October 11. A bench will also review a contempt petition alleging authorities ignored orders against blanket shutdowns. The plea said, “The contemnors have consciously maintained a blanket shutdown across transit corridors,” disrupting public life.