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Why should contempt proceedings not be initiated? Supreme Court questions Centre
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News18•13-10-2026, 18:15
Why should contempt proceedings not be initiated? Supreme Court questions Centre
- •The Supreme Court adjourned hearings on petitions related to metro station closures and train disruptions due to Justice V. Mohana being unwell.
- •Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the bench that the Central Government's affidavit is ready and he wants to add more detailed points.
- •The Supreme Court granted additional time to the concerned officials to file their compliance reports and respond to the contempt notice.
- •The apex court had earlier directed that metro and train operations should not be abruptly shut down and movement must not be obstructed.
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The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing because Justice V. Mohana was unwell. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested the adjournment noting that health issues should not be ignored, and other lawyers agreed.
The contempt petition was filed against Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar, and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Chairperson D. Thara for allegedly violating court orders regarding public transport during the October 10 protests.
The Supreme Court ordered that metro and train services must not be abruptly shut down or completely suspended, and public movement should not be obstructed. The court also instructed police not to detain peaceful protesters where Section 163 of the BNSS does not apply.
