Archive · 11 Oct 2026
INDIA Bloc Plans Monday Protest as Supreme Court Hears Petitions
INDIA bloc lawmakers say they plan to protest on Monday.
They also want to meet the Chief Justice of India.
The Supreme Court held a special hearing on Sunday about a protest and claims that people were detained.
Some lawyers said the detentions and roadblocks disrupted life in Delhi.
The government’s lawyer said Metro trains were not cancelled and that some station gates were closed for security.
He also said detained lawyers had been released by 2:30 p.m.
The court said it would hear from everyone involved.
It has not been stated whether the Chief Justice will meet the lawmakers.
Mallikarjun Kharge said INDIA bloc MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, plan to protest on Monday and seek a meeting with the Chief Justice of India.
The Supreme Court held a special Sunday hearing on petitions over reported detentions and alleged restrictions on Metro services during a protest.
Lawyers including Kapil Sibal alleged illegal detentions, excessive barricading and disruption to life in Delhi, and asked for barricades to be removed.
The Solicitor General said all Metro trains operated, gates were closed only for security, and detained lawyers were released by 2:30 p.m.
The court said it would hear all parties; activists also issued critical statements about Gyanesh Kumar and Narendra Modi.
- Who
- INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, and the Supreme Court of India.
- What
- The INDIA bloc plans a Monday protest and wants to meet the Chief Justice; the Supreme Court heard petitions over reported detentions and alleged restrictions.
- When
- The protest is planned for Monday; the Supreme Court hearing took place on Sunday.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- The planned protest and petitions concern reported detentions, security restrictions and allegations that court directions on Metro and train services were violated.
Lawyers’ allegations
Authorities’ account
Metro services and restrictions
Lawyers’ allegations
Kapil Sibal and other lawyers alleged train cancellations, heavy barricading and disruption to daily life, and urged the court to order barricades removed.
Authorities’ account
The Solicitor General said all Metro trains operated and that entry and exit gates were closed only for security reasons.
Detentions
Lawyers’ allegations
Petitioners alleged illegal detentions, including the reported detention of about 7,000 protesters.
Authorities’ account
The Solicitor General said detained lawyers had been released by 2:30 p.m.
- Planned protest
- INDIA bloc MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, are expected to take to the streets on Monday.
- Meeting request
- The MPs also plan to seek a meeting with the Chief Justice of India; whether the meeting will occur is unknown.
- Supreme Court hearing
- The court held a special sitting on Sunday and said it would hear all parties.
- Reported detentions
- The article says petitions concerned the reported detention of about 7,000 protesters.
- Metro services
- The Solicitor General said all Metro trains operated and no trains were cancelled; some entry and exit gates were closed for security.
- Detained lawyers
- The Solicitor General said the lawyers who had been detained were released by 2:30 p.m.