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RJD MP challenges Delhi Police handling of October 10 protests in Supreme Court
Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha has petitioned the Supreme Court over Delhi Police actions around protests in New Delhi on October 10.
The demonstrations were against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission.
Jha alleges that police used excessive force, detained protesters unlawfully and placed some under house arrest.
His petition also alleges sexual harassment of women protesters and says police failed to act against people who assaulted demonstrators.
It claims that more than 6,000 people were detained and that train and Metro services, as well as mobile internet, were restricted.
These claims have not been established by the information provided.
Jha is asking the court to declare the police actions between October 9 and 10 illegal.
RJD MP Manoj Jha has approached the Supreme Court over Delhi Police’s handling of protests held in the capital on October 10.
His plea alleges disproportionate force, illegal detentions and house arrests, including of student leaders, advocates, politicians and civilians.
It also alleges sexual harassment of women protesters and claims police failed to act against people who assaulted demonstrators.
The petition says more than 6,000 people were detained and alleges disruptions to train, Metro and internet services.
The protests were against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission.
- Who
- RJD MP Manoj Jha filed the plea.
- What
- He challenged Delhi Police’s handling of the protests, alleging excessive force, illegal detentions and sexual harassment of women protesters.
- When
- The protests took place on October 10; the article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- New Delhi, including the Jantar Mantar area.
- Why
- The protests were against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission.
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Several videos have surfaced on social media showing Bajrang Dal goons attacking protestors while the Police men are acting as by standers,
Jha’s plea challenges police actions during this period, including detentions and restrictions on services.
Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission were held in New Delhi.
- Petitioner
- Manoj Jha, RJD MP
- Protest date
- October 10
- Detentions alleged
- More than 6,000 people
- Train cancellations alleged
- 250
- Delhi Metro closures alleged
- 45 stations
- Internet restriction alleged
- Within a four-kilometre radius of the Janpath-Kartavya Path area
Sources
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