On Tuesday, the bench was scheduled to hear petitions seeking to halt metro closures and train disruptions slated for the October 10 protests, but Justice V Mohana’s sudden indisposition forced an adjournment.
The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Mohana, met at the Supreme Court to discuss the petitions that target the closure of metro stations and the interruption of train services in the run‑up to the protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, along with senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, urged the court to postpone the hearing, citing health concerns and the need for a comprehensive response.
The October 10 demonstrations are aimed at pressuring the Election Commission to address alleged electoral malpractices. Petitions argue that closing metro stations and suspending train services will unfairly affect daily commuters and hurt local businesses.
In response, the bench extended the deadline for the Centre to file its affidavit, granting the Solicitor General time to submit a more detailed document. The affidavit, already prepared, will be furnished to the counsel representing the petitioners.
A daily commuter from South Delhi, who relies on the metro to reach his office, said the sudden closure could add an extra hour to his journey, highlighting the real‑world impact of the court’s decision.
The Supreme Court will reconvene on Thursday to review the petitions and decide whether to uphold the closures, a decision that could shape the protest’s logistics and the public’s response.