60-day long prohibitive orders passed ‘ex-parte’ to prevent unrest in key capital zones: Delhi Police in Supreme Court
Six orders issued on August 20 or immediately before or after this date, came a month after the July 20 protests witnessed violence in New Delhi district; one of them imposes prohibitions from September 26 to November 24
Seven prohibitive orders, each lasting up to 60 days, have been issued by the Delhi Police to curb protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. These orders, passed ex-parte without any prior notice or hearing, were issued between August 20 and September 26, a month after the violent protests against alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leaks.
The orders, which restrict activities such as public meetings, carrying banners, and assembly of five or more persons, were reportedly necessary to prevent disruption of traffic, danger to human safety, and disturbance of public tranquility. The orders cover key areas including Connaught Place, Tughlak Road, Parliament Street, Chanakya Puri, Barakhamba Road, Safdarjung Enclave, and Defence Colony, all of which are significant in Delhi's political landscape.
The police chief argued that these restrictions were imposed in response to the sensitive nature of New Delhi, a region encompassing important landmarks like Jantar Mantar, Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and India Gate.
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