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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Supreme Court orders restoration of Metro, train services in Delhi; bars illegal detention
During a Sunday sitting, India's Supreme Court ordered the restoration of Delhi Metro, rail, and internet services, banned unlawful detentions of peaceful protesters, and protected the professional duties of lawyers and journalists.
CJP stir: Ensure Metro, Internet; no illegal detentions, SC tells Centre
The Supreme Court on Sunday directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained and issued a notice to the Centre regarding alleged violations of its earlier order during a CJP protest in Delhi. The court also asked the Solicitor General to ensure normal metro services and no internet disruption, while addressing concerns about widespread detentions and transport closures.
The Supreme Court held a special hearing on Sunday in the case related to the protests in Delhi on October 10. The court issued show-cause notices to the relevant authorities and asked them to file affidavits regarding the alleged violation of its October 9 order. Issues such as police action, detention of people, metro services, internet restrictions, and barricading were raised during the hearing. The next hearing in the case will be held on T…
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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…
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