The Supreme Court will list a petition on Monday, October 5, 2026, that accuses the Delhi Police of preventing peaceful protests and marches to Jantar Mantar in the capital. The petition follows allegations of misconduct by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and calls for his removal.
During a hearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, counsel orally presented the case. He stated that the police were denying students, ordinary citizens, party leaders, members of the Legislative Assembly and Parliament the right to peacefully protest. The petition seeks judicial directions to compel the police to allow such demonstrations.
Chief Justice Kant acknowledged the petition and confirmed that it would be listed for the court to consider. He reiterated that the right to peaceful protest is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution and has been endorsed by the court.
In addition, the court has agreed to list a separate plea next week that seeks to suspend Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from office amid the misconduct allegations.
The court’s decisions on these matters will be announced in the coming weeks, after which the parties will have the opportunity to argue their positions before the apex court.
