Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Protests Shut Metro Stations, Chief Justice Promises Intervention
There are big protests happening in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.
Because of these protests, many Metro stations, including the one near the Supreme Court, have been closed.
This is causing problems for lawyers and court staff who need to get to the Supreme Court.
The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Vikas Singh, asked the Chief Justice, Surya Kant, to do something about it.
The Chief Justice said he would step in if the Metro stations were not opened by lunchtime.
He also said that no one should be punished for being late to court because of these closures.
Protests led by Congress Janta Party at Jantar Mantar have intensified, leading to the closure of 16 Metro stations in central Delhi.
The Supreme Court Metro station is among those closed, causing difficulties for lawyers and court staff.
Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh urged Chief Justice Surya Kant to intervene.
The Chief Justice assured that he would personally intervene if the issue was not resolved by lunchtime.
The Delhi Metro announced the closure of 16 stations, including the Supreme Court Metro station, until further orders.
- Who
- Protesters led by Congress Janta Party, Supreme Court Bar Association President Vikas Singh, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
- What
- Closure of Metro stations due to protests
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Protests at Jantar Mantar led to the closure of Metro stations for security reasons.
Protesters
Authorities
Closure of Metro Stations
Protesters
Protesters argue that their demonstrations are peaceful and should not disrupt public transportation.
Authorities
Authorities claim the closure is necessary for security and public safety.
- Date
- Thursday
- Number of Closed Metro Stations
- 16
- Location of Protests
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protesting Group
- Congress Janta Party
- Chief Justice of India
- Surya Kant
- Supreme Court Bar Association President
- Vikas Singh