Delhi Removes Jantar Mantar From Official Protest Sites, Names Three Alternatives
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Delhi Police has removed Jantar Mantar from its list of designated protest venues and named Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi as alternatives, according to an order issued on October 11, 2026. The decision follows recommendations from a committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Source: Times of India
The move has renewed debate over the constitutional right to peaceful protest under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. In its 2018 judgment in Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan v. Union of India, the Supreme Court addressed the need to balance protesters’ rights with residents’ concerns about noise, traffic and public inconvenience. Judgment
The key question now is whether the alternative venues allow citizens to protest effectively while maintaining public order. Delhi Police has said detailed guidelines for the new sites will be issued separately. Source: Indian Express
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