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Delhi Police Register Three FIRs After Anti-CEC Jantar Mantar Protests
Student groups, political parties and civil society activists tried to gather near Jantar Mantar to call for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
They cited allegations about changes to electoral rolls.
Police said restrictions were in force across the New Delhi district and that the gathering and some protest activities required written permission.
Police registered at least three cases under a law concerning disobedience of a public servant’s order.
The cases mention organisers and groups, but no person or organisation is named as an accused.
Nearly 1,000 people were detained, and many were later released.
The reports do not detail the Election Commission’s response to the allegations.
Delhi Police registered at least three FIRs after Friday’s protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Two FIRs were filed at Parliament Street police station and one at Connaught Place police station.
The cases invoke Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; no person or organisation is named as an accused.
Police said the protests breached Section 163 restrictions on gatherings and other activities without prior written permission.
Nearly 1,000 people were detained near Jantar Mantar, including political leaders and activists; many were later released.
- Who
- Delhi Police and protesters, including student groups, political parties and civil society activists.
- What
- Police registered at least three FIRs following protests demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- Where
- The protests were in central Delhi, near Jantar Mantar; the FIRs were registered at Parliament Street and Connaught Place police stations.
- When
- The protests took place Friday; reports say the FIRs were registered Saturday. One report dates the protests to October 2.
- Why
- Protesters called for Kumar’s resignation over allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls; police cited alleged breaches of restrictions on demonstrations.
Protesters’ position
Police position
Purpose of the protest
Protesters’ position
Protesters sought Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Police position
Police said restrictions on gatherings and specified protest activities were in force; the reports do not detail the Election Commission’s response to the allegations.
Permission and restrictions
Protesters’ position
Student groups, political parties and civil society activists attempted to assemble or march toward Jantar Mantar to demonstrate.
Police position
Police said permission had not been granted and protesters violated Section 163 orders, which required prior written permission for gatherings and listed activities.
Key facts
- FIRs
- At least three: two at Parliament Street police station and one at Connaught Place police station
- Legal provision cited
- Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, concerning disobedience of an order promulgated by a public servant
- Restrictions cited by police
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita; police said gatherings and specified protest activities required prior written permission
- Accused named
- No individual or organisation was named as an accused in the FIRs
- Detentions
- Nearly 1,000 people were detained; many were later released
- Protest demand
- Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Restrictions’ stated purpose
- Police said the orders aimed to maintain public order, ensure public safety and facilitate smooth traffic movement
Sources
Delhi police file 3 FIRs over Jantar Mantar protest seeking Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation - Telegraph India
Delhi Police Registers 3 FIRs Over Anti-CEC Protests, None Named
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