Supreme Court special hearing tomorrow on plea against Delhi clampdown on protests

Delhi's Supreme Court faces a contempt petition alleging authorities ignored its October 9 directive to maintain regulated public transport during the October 10 protests. Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi claims Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and DMRC Chairperson D Thara defied the court's order, continuing Metro closures and train cancellations.

The protests were called by CJP and opposition parties against the Chief Election Commissioner. The petition alleges the restrictions disrupted daily life and caused hardship for commuters, with authorities failing to provide clear information about traffic and transport advisories. The Supreme Court had previously questioned the strict ban on Metro and railway services ahead of the protests, stating they were "overreaching" but allowed regulated service.

Taipei claims 57 Metro stations, including those at GTB Nagar and Vishwavidyalaya, remained shut until 6pm on October 10. He also noted only police were present at Jantar Mantar despite the widespread restrictions, questioning the need for continued prohibitory orders.