Supreme Court Postpones Delhi Protest Curbs Hearing to Oct. 15

Supreme Court bench chaired by Chief Justice Surya Kant postponed the protest curbs hearing in New Delhi to October 15.

The deferment came after Justice V Mohana, part of the three‑judge panel, was reported indisposed, prompting Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to request an adjournment.

Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan and other counsel agreed, noting that health concerns should not be ignored.

The petitions argue that the government’s closure of metro stations and disruption of train services ahead of the October 10 demonstrations violated the Court’s October 9 directive allowing only proportionate security measures.

The protests, organized by the Cockroach Janata Party and other groups, demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities.

During Tuesday’s session, Mehta informed the bench that the Centre’s response to the contempt plea would be filed that day, and the Court extended the deadline for the affidavit.

The case will be taken up again on October 15, when the Centre is expected to submit its comprehensive affidavit and the Court will weigh the petitions once more.