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IYC Chief Challenges Delhi Police Order Denotifying Jantar Mantar as Protest Site in High Court
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News18•14-10-2026, 19:15
IYC Chief Challenges Delhi Police Order Denotifying Jantar Mantar as Protest Site in High Court
- •Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib filed an application in the Delhi High Court challenging the Delhi Police's October 11 order denotifying Jantar Mantar as a protest venue.
- •The fresh application was added to a pre-existing legal challenge concerning restrictions on holding demonstrations and freedom of speech at the historic protest site.
- •Following the denotification of Jantar Mantar, the Delhi Police designated three alternative locations for gatherings: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi.
- •Chib's original petition argues that restricting protests at Jantar Mantar infringes upon fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b) of the Constitution.
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Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib filed an application before the Delhi High Court challenging the Delhi Police's October 11 order that denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest venue, adding to his pending plea against restrictions on demonstrations at the site.
The Delhi Police withdrew Jantar Mantar's status as a designated venue for protests and demonstrations on October 11, moving to remove its official designation amidst ongoing legal challenges.
Following the denotification of Jantar Mantar, the Delhi Police identified three alternative locations for gatherings and demonstrations: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi.
