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Supreme Court Sets Special Sunday Hearing Over Delhi Metro Curbs And Protests
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News18•10-10-2026, 20:39
Supreme Court Sets Special Sunday Hearing Over Delhi Metro Curbs And Protests
- •The Supreme Court will hold a special Sunday hearing on a contempt petition alleging violation of its October 9 order regarding public transport.
- •Authorities kept Delhi Metro stations closed and canceled train services during Saturday protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •The contempt plea filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi targets Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, and DMRC Chairperson D Thara.
- •A habeas corpus petition by TMC MP Menaka Guruswamy regarding the detention of protesters will also be heard.
- •The October 9 Supreme Court order had explicitly stated that public transport should be regulated for security but not completely suspended.
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The Supreme Court is holding a special hearing on a contempt petition alleging that authorities violated its October 9 order by keeping Delhi Metro stations closed and canceling train services during protests.
The contempt petition was filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi, seeking action against Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, and DMRC Chairperson D Thara for allegedly disobeying court directions.
The Supreme Court emphasized that while public transport can be regulated for security reasons, it should not be completely prohibited or suspended, as broad restrictions cause severe inconvenience to ordinary commuters and disrupt public life.
