Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Denies CJP Protest Permission, Seeks Metro Restrictions
The Cockroach Janta Party planned a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10 about the chief election commissioner.
Delhi Police said no because the request came only three days before the event, while the rules require 10 days’ notice.
Police also said organisers had not followed directions at an earlier protest and that restrictions were in force in New Delhi.
They warned that breaking the restrictions could lead to legal action.
Police asked Delhi Metro to reduce trains and close gates at 57 stations for a time around the planned protest.
A traders’ group also asked for fewer large demonstrations in central Delhi during the busy festive season.
It said disruptions were making it harder for customers to visit markets.
The group said peaceful protest is a democratic right, while proposing a protest area outside central Delhi.
Delhi Police denied permission for the Cockroach Janta Party’s October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s accountability.
Police said the application was received October 7, short of the required 10-day notice, and cited alleged non-compliance with directions during an earlier protest.
Authorities also cited public safety, law and order, traffic management and Section 163 restrictions in New Delhi district.
Police asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to reduce train frequency and close entry and exit gates at 57 stations from 9 p.m. October 9 until conditions normalise on October 10.
The Chamber of Trade and Industry urged limits on large demonstrations during the festive season, citing reported drops in market activity and shopper visits.
- Who
- Delhi Police, the Cockroach Janta Party, and the Chamber of Trade and Industry.
- What
- Police denied permission for a planned protest and requested temporary metro service restrictions; CTI called for limits on large demonstrations during the festive season.
- When
- The protest was planned for October 10; proposed metro measures were to begin at 9 p.m. October 9 and continue until conditions normalised on October 10.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and the New Delhi district; metro measures were requested at 57 stations across Delhi.
- Why
- Police cited late notice, alleged earlier non-compliance, public safety, law and order and traffic concerns. CTI said demonstrations and transport disruptions were affecting traders and customer movement.
Restrictions and disruption concerns
Peaceful protest and democratic rights
Large demonstrations in central Delhi
Restrictions and disruption concerns
The Chamber of Trade and Industry sought limits on large gatherings during the festive season, saying demonstrations and related transport disruptions hurt traders and deter shoppers. Police cited safety, law-and-order and traffic concerns in denying this protest and requesting metro precautions.
Peaceful protest and democratic rights
The articles report that CJP and student organisations planned a demonstration about the accountability of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police said it facilitates peaceful protests when organisers receive permission and follow the rules; CTI also said it respects the right to peaceful protest.
- Planned protest date
- October 10
- Proposed protest location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Application received
- October 7
- Notice guideline cited by police
- Applications should be submitted at least 10 days before the planned protest.
- Legal restriction cited
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita was in force in New Delhi district.
- Metro measures requested
- Reduced train frequency and closure of entry and exit gates at 57 stations, from 9 p.m. October 9 until the situation normalised on October 10.
- CTI-reported market activity
- Around 70% lower over three days, according to the organisation’s survey.
- CTI proposal
- Limit large demonstrations in central Delhi during Navratri through Diwali and establish a permanent protest zone outside central Delhi, suggesting Burari or Ramlila Maidan.
Sources
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