Supreme Court Directs Delhi Authorities Not to Implement Complete Metro Shutdown for Protests
On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Supreme Court of India directed Delhi authorities not to implement a complete shutdown of Metro and train services in anticipation of protests scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026. The Court emphasized that while movement can be regulated for public order, measures should not cause complete disruption to public transport and must minimize commuter inconvenience. This directive followed a plea challenging proposed restrictions, including potential closures of 57 Delhi Metro stations and cancellation of some train services.
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What Happened
On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Supreme Court of India directed authorities in Delhi not to implement a complete shutdown of Metro and train services. This directive was issued in anticipation of protests scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, which aimed to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The ruling stated that while regulation of movement is permissible to maintain public order, measures should not cause complete disruption to public transport and must minimize inconvenience to commuters. The Court's directive came in response to a plea challenging proposed restrictions, which included the potential closure of entry and exit gates at 57 Delhi Metro stations and the cancellation of some train services to New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations. The protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other groups, are planned for Jantar Mantar. The Delhi Police had previously denied permission for the protest, citing a lack of mandatory advance notice and past violations of guidelines.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court of India issued a directive on Friday, October 9, 2026.From research
- The directive concerned the non-implementation of a complete shutdown of Metro and train services in Delhi.India TodayDoolnews
- Protests are scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026.From research
- The protests are organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other groups.From research
- Protesters plan to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.From research
- The Delhi Police had denied permission for the protest.From research
- Proposed restrictions included closing entry and exit gates at 57 Delhi Metro stations.From research
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