Supreme Court to list plea to allow peaceful protests to Jantar Mantar

The Supreme Court on Monday (October 5, 2026) indicates that it will list a petition alleging that the Delhi Police is not allowing peaceful protests and march to Jantar Mantar in the national capital following allegations of misconduct by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and seeking his removal. File | Photo Credit: S. Subramanium The Supreme Court on Monday (October 5, 2026) indicates that it will list a petition alleging that the Delhi Police is not allowing peaceful protests and marches to Jantar Mantar in the national capital following allegations of misconduct by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and seeking his removal.Protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar LIVE: October 5, 2026Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, a counsel orally mentioned a petition against the capital’s police.“The Delhi Police is not allowing students, ordinary citizens, party leaders, MLAs and MPs to peacefully protest,” the counsel submitted.The petition sought judicial directions from the apex court to the police to allow peaceful protests.He said the right to peaceful protest was recognised in the Constitution, endorsed by the court, as a fundamental right under Article 19.“We will list the petition, and then you can argue,” Chief Justice Kant said. Published - October 05, 2026 11:45 am IST