CEC Protest: Supreme Court Orders No Illegal Detentions, Normal Metro And Rail Services, Restoration Of Internet In Delhi
The Supreme Court, during a special Sunday sitting on October 11, issued interim directions to protect the rights of peaceful protesters amid demonstrations in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission of India. A bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed that no person should be detained except through the procedure established by…
Around 100 protesters were detained in two buses during demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi, despite a Supreme Court order to prevent unlawful detentions and ensure free movement. The protests continued at Connaught Place, including Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader John Brittas. The Supreme Court had earlier directed authorities to allow peaceful and unarmed protesters to move freely.
Several empty buses meant for transporting detained protesters were seen near RK Ashram Metro station as crowds gathered in the vicinity. Brittas criticized the police action, alleging the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters and questioning the circumstances of Detachment of CJP leader Abhijit Dipke and others aboard an aircraft.
Over 20 FIRs have been registered by Delhi Police in connection with attempts to organize protests on Saturday despite restrictions imposed by authorities.
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