Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Reject October 10 Protest, Warn of Legal Action
Delhi Police turned down a request to hold a protest on October 10.
The planned demonstration was about the accountability of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Police said the request came too late because their guidelines require 10 days’ notice.
They also said organizers had not followed rules during earlier demonstrations.
Police cited safety and traffic concerns as other reasons for refusing permission.
Section 163 is currently in force in New Delhi and prohibits gatherings and demonstrations, police said.
Joint Commissioner Nupur Prasad warned that people who gather unlawfully or damage property could face legal action.
She also said police support peaceful protest but will not tolerate violence.
Delhi Police rejected a request for an October 10 demonstration about the Chief Election Commissioner’s accountability.
Police said the application did not meet the required 10-day advance-notice period.
Officials cited organizers’ past non-compliance, law-and-order concerns, calls from other organizations, and traffic issues.
Police said Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is in force in New Delhi, prohibiting gatherings and demonstrations.
Joint Commissioner Nupur Prasad warned that unlawful gatherings, property damage, or vandalism could lead to legal action.
- Who
- Delhi Police and the organizers who sought permission for the demonstration.
- What
- Police rejected the request for an October 10 protest concerning the Chief Election Commissioner’s accountability and warned of legal action against unlawful gatherings or vandalism.
- When
- The request concerned a demonstration planned for October 10; police announced the rejection on Friday.
- Where
- New Delhi district, Delhi.
- Why
- Police cited short notice, past non-compliance with undertakings and legal directives, law-and-order concerns, calls from other organizations, and traffic regulation concerns.
- Proposed demonstration
- October 10; focused on the accountability of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- Decision
- Delhi Police rejected the application for permission.
- Notice requirement
- Police guidelines require an application at least 10 days before a protest.
- Restriction in force
- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita applies in the New Delhi area, police said.
- Reasons cited
- Short notice, past non-compliance, law-and-order concerns, calls from other organizations, and traffic concerns.
- Police warning
- Police said unlawful gatherings and incidents of public property destruction or vandalism could prompt legal action.
- Metro station reports
- Prasad said a separate operational briefing would be provided by the concerned DCP about reports of a request to close metro stations.