‘No Illegal Detention’: Supreme Court Issues Interim Directions Over Delhi Protest Crackdown
The Supreme Court on Sunday issued a series of interim directions to the authorities over the crackdown on protesters in Delhi on October 10, directing that internet services remain undisturbed, movement across the city be facilitated and no illegal detentions take place. A bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana heard a batch of petitions challenging the detention of protesters by the…
On October 11, the Supreme Court released interim directives regarding the crackdown on protesters in Delhi on October 10. The justices, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana, heard multiple petitions challenging the detentions of protesters by Delhi Police and paramilitary forces, along with a contempt plea. The court emphasized that movement and internet services must remain uninterrupted and unimpeded in accordance with the law.
No unlawful detentions, particularly of peaceful and unarmed gatherings, should occur beyond the designated area where Section 163 BNSS is active. The court also instructed authorities to review barricades and traffic regulations, ensuring smooth movement for people and vehicles across the city. Metro and railway services should operate as usual, with restrictions only permitted where lawfully mandated.
The court further directed that notices imposing Section 163 restrictions in and around the Supreme Court be removed, to facilitate unhindered access to justice. Lawyers, journalists, and other professionals were assured they would not face obstruction in the performance of their duties. A compliance report, detailing Metro restrictions and railway advisories, was to be submitted by Tuesday, October 13.
Habeas corpus petitions alleging mass detentions and related matters will be heard on October 13, with the court urging the state to justify the circumstances and legal basis for the alleged detentions, as per Article 32 to protect fundamental rights.
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