On Friday, 27 May 2026, the Delhi bench of the Supreme Court convened to hear petitions demanding a halt to the curbs imposed ahead of the CJP protest. The bench, chaired by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, was called by senior advocate and MP Kapil Sibal to challenge the blanket shutdown of city transit.
The curbs saw 57 Metro stations shut and intercity trains canceled after Delhi Police denied protest organisers permission. Police advisories also barred app‑based taxis and imposed Section 163 of the BNSS on the city.
Kapil Sibal argued that the blanket shutdown crippled commuters and violated fundamental rights, citing a 16‑page petition that listed police advisories, media reports, and evidence of checks at hotels and religious places. He warned that the state had no legal basis to shut an entire city.
Justice Bagchi cautioned that while the right to protest exists, it must be exercised within legal limits. She asked the petitioners to provide more details about the organisers and the expected turnout before the court can decide whether the curbs overstep constitutional boundaries.
The bench has requested further evidence by 10 June. After reviewing the submissions, it will deliver a ruling on the legality of the curbs and whether the state can impose such restrictions on public transit.