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Prohibitory Orders Imposed in New Delhi Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest
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News18•02-10-2026, 08:45
Prohibitory Orders Imposed in New Delhi Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest
- •Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are in effect in New Delhi.
- •The orders prohibit public meetings of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, and carrying firearms or protest materials without prior permission.
- •The measures aim to ensure public safety, maintain order, and facilitate smooth traffic movement.
- •Delhi Police denied permission for the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, organized by AISA, Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, and advocate Prashant Bhushan.
- •Additional police and CAPF personnel have been deployed, and barricades are in place to manage movement and prevent unauthorized gatherings.
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Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS were enforced ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to ensure public safety, maintain order, and facilitate smooth traffic movement.
The proposed demonstration was called by the All India Students’ Association, Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha, and advocate Prashant Bhushan.
The orders prohibit public meetings or assemblies of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, picketing, dharnas, shouting slogans, making speeches, and carrying items like firearms, banners, lathis, and brickbats without prior written permission.
