Supreme Court to hear all Delhi protest pleas on Oct 15, examines allegations of police excesses
Govind Mohan said the cellular internet shutdown was limited to 4 km around Raisina Hill and was meant to maintain public order, not defy court orders.
- Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan tendered an "unconditional and unqualified" apology to the Supreme Court on Wednesday for restrictions imposed during the October 10 Cockroach Janta Party protest, while requesting modification of the court's October 11 order to permit internet suspensions when necessary.
- Authorities implemented preventive measures on October 10 after the Cockroach Janta Party called for protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities, restricting entry and exit at 45 of 303 metro stations and suspending cellular internet within a 4-km radius of Raisina Hill.
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation maintained that more than 85 per cent of its network remained fully operational, while Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar argued the "preventive measures" were proportionate to maintain public order following July 20 violence that injured around 240 personnel.
- During an October 11 special sitting, the Supreme Court ordered the restoration of metro, train, and internet services in accordance with law, barred unlawful detention of peaceful protesters, and found a "prima facie" case of contempt against authorities for the initial restrictions.
- The Supreme Court extended the Centre's response deadline to October 15 as it prepares to hear petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and alleging police misconduct against lawyers and journalists during the recent demonstrations.
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Supreme Court: Home Secretary Govind Mohan Offers Unconditional Apology Over Contempt Notice
<p>Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has reportedly tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court in response to a contempt notice concerning restrictions imposed in Delhi. In his reply, Mohan stated that any violation of the court’s October 9 order was neither deliberate nor intentional. According to the report, the Home Secretary explained that the restrictions imposed by the central government on October 9 were intended to maintain p…
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LatestlyUnion Home Secretary tenders unconditional apology to SC over alleged non-compliance with order on Delhi restrictions
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology to the Supreme Court in response to a contempt notice, submitting that there was no wilful or deliberate non-compliance with the court's October 9 order on restrictions imposed in Delhi.
On October 10, 2026, during a demonstration by the Cockroach Janata Party, the entry and exit gates of 45 Delhi Metro stations were closed. The DMRC has now apologized in the Supreme Court for this and clarified that the metro was not completely shut down. The DMRC told the court that 271 trains ran and 258 stations were open during that time.
No metro trains cancelled or curtailed during protest: DMRC tells SC 85% of network remained fully operational
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had closed the entry and exit gates of 45 metro stations on October 10 due to CJP's anti-CEC protest. The stations were opened after a 25-hour closure.
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