Protests in Delhi: SC directs no illegal detention, restoration of internet and metro services
- On Sunday, the Supreme Court ordered the Centre to remove barricades across Delhi unless "absolutely warranted" and directed that internet services remain undisturbed and public transport function normally.
- Protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar prompted authorities to impose extensive restrictions on Saturday, including traffic barricades and closure of 45 metro stations.
- Petitioners alleged that police detained around 7,000 people and railway authorities cancelled at least 245 trains, while lawyers reported being obstructed from discharging professional duties despite court directions.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta claimed there was "no curtailment" of metro services on Saturday; the Supreme Court ordered authorities to submit a detailed affidavit by Tuesday.
- Resuming proceedings on Tuesday, the Supreme Court will examine the circumstances and manner of detentions to scrutinize whether these actions violated constitutional rights and public order considerations.
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The Hindu Business LineProtests in Delhi: SC directs no illegal detention, restoration of internet and metro services
New Delhi, Oct 11: The Supreme Court on Sunday directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained, as it issued a notice to the Centre on a plea seeking contempt proceedings for alleged violation of the court's direction to ensure that there is no "complete prohibition" on metro and train services in Delhi due to the CJP protest. In a special sitting, a bench of justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked Solicitor Genera…
Remove Barricades, Internet Services Can't Be Shut: SC To Centre Amid CJP Protest
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Delhi Protest Day 2: SC bars illegal detention, directs normal services as CJP vows to resume stir; SFI, DYFI activists detained
The top court bars illegal detention of peaceful and directed Centre to ensure that metro services operate as per their normal schedule and that internet servic
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