Delhi High Court to hear plea against closing Jantar Mantar for protests on October 13
Delhi High Court said it would list the plea tomorrow, since the Supreme Court has already seized of the matter
The Delhi High Court is set to hear two petitions on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, regarding the closure of Jantar Mantar for peace protests. The first petition challenges the closure of the iconic landmark for demonstrations, while the second alleges that outsiders entered the protest and harassed protesters over the weekend. The court also agreed to reconsider hearing the matter on the same day, as the Supreme Court is already examining the issue and has requested the Union to submit their affidavits.
Lawyers argue that peaceful protests are being suppressed due to the absence of an alternative protest site, and the right to free speech is being curtailed. The last protest took place on October 10 and 11 after the Cockroach Janta Party called for an objection to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
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