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Delhi Police Mandates 10-Day Advance Notice for Jantar Mantar Protests
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News18•07-10-2026, 18:15
Delhi Police Mandates 10-Day Advance Notice for Jantar Mantar Protests
- •Delhi Police reiterated that permission to protest at Jantar Mantar must be sought at least 10 days in advance.
- •Gatherings at Jantar Mantar are restricted to a maximum of 1,000 people under Supreme Court guidelines.
- •The clarification follows protests by INDIA bloc leaders demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •Larger protests involving 1,000 to 50,000 people are designated for Ramlila Maidan, while gatherings over 50,000 are directed to Burari.
Key Questions Answered
Protests at Jantar Mantar require prior permission from the Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi District, submitted at least 10 days in advance. Guidelines restrict gatherings at the site to a maximum of 1,000 people, with larger events designated for other locations.
The INDIA bloc leaders and the Cockroach Janta Party marched to Jantar Mantar to demand the resignation and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Gatherings involving between 1,000 and 50,000 people are designated to be held at Ramlila Maidan, while demonstrations exceeding 50,000 participants must take place at Burari.
