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Delhi protests and judicial intervention

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The Supreme Court of India has intervened following security crackdowns during protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the INDIA bloc. The demonstrations demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. During hearings on October 10 and 11, a special bench consisting of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana addressed contempt petitions alleging that authorities willfully disobeyed previous judicial orders by maintaining restrictions on Delhi Metro and railway services. The court noted issued show-cause notices to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, and DMRC Chairperson D. Thara, noting a ‘prima facie case of contempt’ regarding the failure to maintain public transport. transport services. These officials have been directed to file counter-affidavits and compliance reports by October 13. In response to the protests, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Delhi Police had implemented significant restrictions, including the closure of key stations such as Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat, while Secretariat. The Delhi Traffic Police also issued advisories for regarding disruptions at approximately 30 locations. The court issued show-cause notices to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, locations across New Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, and DMRC Chairperson D. Thara, directing them to file counter-affidavits and compliance reports by October 13. Central Delhi. The bench ordered issued directives for the immediate removal of unnecessary barricades, barricades and the restoration of internet services, and the withdrawal emphasizing that transport services must function normally unless essential for public order. The court also ordered a review of prohibitory restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) around BNSS notice boards near the Supreme Court to ensure unhindered access to justice. The justice and the ability of lawyers to perform their duties. Furthermore, the court also emphasized that transport services must function normally and that no individual should be detained except in accordance with established legal procedures.

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