Jantar Mantar Is a Road, Not a Site, Says Delhi Police Chief

Jantar Mantar is a road, not a site, says Delhi Police chief

In an affidavit in the Supreme Court, Delhi Police Commissioner says none can insist on a right to protest only at a specific site and the State has power to change venue

Jantar Mantar denotification: Delhi Police says MHA panel found site unsuitable, decision predates SC order

The police said the proposal to change the notified protest venue had been under consideration by it and the Central government for a considerable period. The MHA had constituted a committee on August 26 to examine whether Jantar Mantar should continue as a designated protest site and to suggest alternative venues.

Jantar Mantar should never have been designated as protest site, Delhi Police tells SC

The ‘public road’ used for demonstrations was denotified as it can only accommodate 1,500 persons, claimed the police.

Jantar Mantar a public road, not site, Delhi Police tells SC; cites MHA report to de-notify protest site

In separate affidavit, Delhi Police defended detention of West Bengal ex-CM Mamata Banerjee, others. A third affidavit documented prohibitory orders issued between 19 and 24 August.

Delhi Police chief says Jantar Mantar a road, not a site

Delhi Police argues in SC that Jantar Mantar is a public road, not a site, and protests can be moved with no absolute right to a fixed location.

Delhi Police tells Supreme Court Jantar Mantar is unfit for protests

Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that Jantar Mantar was unsuitable for demonstrations. The proposed relocation seeks to balance peaceful protest rights with public safety.