Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Supreme Court to Examine Alternative Protest Site for Jantar Mantar
The Supreme Court in India decided to look into a request that says the big square in New Delhi, called Jantar Mantar, is not a good place for protests anymore.
People say that protests there make it hard for local residents to move around and can stop important supplies like medicine from reaching people.
The court sent notices to the national government and the Delhi government to get more information.
The Chief Justice talked about how the place is hard to get in and out of, and that it is important to keep medical supplies flowing.
The petition also mentioned a planned march by a politician named Arvind Kejriwal, but the court said it would not comment on that right now.
The court will decide what to do next.
Supreme Court agreed to examine a PIL seeking an alternative protest venue to Jantar Mantar.
Petition argues Jantar Mantar causes inconvenience to residents and disrupts essential services.
Bench issued notices to the Centre and Delhi government, asking Solicitor General to obtain instructions.
Chief Justice highlighted ingress/egress problems and importance of medical supplies.
Petition also referenced a planned march by Arvind Kejriwal, but the bench declined to comment.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Justice V Mohana, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, petitioner Satish Chand Kaushik
- What
- Examine a public interest litigation seeking an alternative protest venue to Jantar Mantar
- When
- Monday (date not specified in the articles)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Protests at Jantar Mantar cause inconvenience to residents and disrupt essential services
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petition filed by
- Satish Chand Kaushik
- Bench members
- Chief Justice, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Justice V Mohana
- Solicitor General
- Tushar Mehta
- Venue in question
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
