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Supreme Court orders free movement after Delhi detentions
The Hindu··6d ago
The Supreme Court held an extraordinary Sunday hearing after mass detentions linked to protests seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana directed free movement, Metro and rail operations subject to law and public order. The Bench said detentions require procedure established by law, especially outside the four-km zone around Jantar Mantar. Internet connectivity was ordered undisturbed.
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What It Means For You
- Metro and rail were directed to operate unless public-order rules under Article 19(2) require limits.
- Barricades on public roads were ordered reviewed forthwith for traffic and law-and-order needs.
- Section 163 BNSS boards around the Supreme Court were ordered taken down for court access.
What's Happening
- Notice went to Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Delhi Police chief Anurag Kumar and DMRC chair D. Thara.
- The petition alleged breach of an October 9 order barring outright Metro prohibition on October 10.
- Peaceful assembly outside the restricted zone was to be allowed, the Bench said.
What The Bench Balanced
- The order repeatedly tied free-movement directions to a public-order and law rider.
- The four-km prohibitory zone in central Delhi includes Jantar Mantar.
- Journalists and lawyers were directed to be allowed to perform professional duties.
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