Delhi High Court questions keeping Jantar Mantar open for protests

In Delhi, India, there is a famous open space called Jantar Mantar where people gather to protest.

A judge named Justice Mahajan from the Delhi High Court was hearing a case about this place.

A group called AIDCRPC wanted to hold a small, peaceful protest there on August 10.

The group said only about 75 people would come, but the police had not answered their request since July.

The judge asked the government why Jantar Mantar is still used for protests.

He said protests should not happen inside a city because they disturb people's daily life.

Another group called the CJP said 'hands off' Jantar Mantar, because protesting there is a fundamental right.

The judge did not say whether the protest could happen or not; instead, he told the police to decide by Saturday.

The police also said special rules were in place because Independence Day is coming.

The Supreme Court is also thinking about finding a different place for protests.