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News18•13-10-2026, 08:15
Supreme Court to Hear Key Cases Today on Delhi Metro Protests Rahul Gandhi and More
  • •The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the closure of metro stations in Delhi linked to protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
  • •Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea against the Allahabad High Court order regarding disproportionate assets verification by the CBI and ED is listed.
  • •The Uddhav Thackeray faction's plea against the Election Commission decision granting the Shiv Sena name and symbol to the Eknath Shinde faction will be heard.
  • •The bench will take up matters concerning measures to curb road accidents on highways.
  • •A plea related to ensuring menstrual hygiene in schools is also scheduled for hearing.

Key Questions Answered

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear several significant matters on Tuesday, including pleas challenging Delhi metro station closures amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi's petition regarding disproportionate asset allegations, and the Uddhav Thackeray faction's challenge over the Shiv Sena name and symbol.

The Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging the closure of multiple metro stations in Delhi, which were shut down amid protests targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission.

Rahul Gandhi has filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging an Allahabad High Court order that directed the CBI and ED to verify allegations of disproportionate assets against him.