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Kapil Sibal Slams Delhi Restrictions in Supreme Court Over CJP Protest
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News18•09-10-2026, 14:54
Kapil Sibal Slams Delhi Restrictions in Supreme Court Over CJP Protest
- •Senior advocate Kapil Sibal strongly objected in the Supreme Court against unprecedented restrictions in Delhi ahead of the CJP protest scheduled for October 10.
- •The restrictions included the closure of 57 metro stations, cancellation of trains, and severe limits on public movement.
- •Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan also opposed the shutdown, stating that the entire city cannot be closed due to administrative inability.
- •The Supreme Court emphasized the need to strike a balance between citizens' fundamental rights and the maintenance of law and order.
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Senior advocate Kapil Sibal strongly objected to the strict measures implemented in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest, highlighting closed metro stations, cancelled trains, and severe restrictions on public movement.
A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi emphasized the need to strike a balance, noting that while citizens hold a constitutional right to peaceful protest, it must be exercised within the bounds of the law.
The petitioners submitted a 16-page document detailing the Delhi Police advisory, Section 163 BNSS notice, transit restrictions on trains and app-based taxis, and police checks at religious sites, hotels, and hostels.
