The Delhi High Court will hear petitions on Tuesday, October 13, challenging the closure of Jantar Mantar for peaceful protests and alleging harassment of demonstrators during a recent gathering.
On Monday, the High Court declined to hear a plea challenging the closure of the protest site, scheduling the matter for the following day. The court noted that the Supreme Court was already seized of the issue.
The petition challenges the decision to close Jantar Mantar for peaceful demonstrations, raising questions about access to the designated protest venue in the national capital.
The High Court also agreed to hear another petition on Tuesday concerning alleged misconduct during a protest held over the weekend. The petition claims that “outsiders” entered the gathering and harassed protesters.
Both matters are expected to bring renewed judicial attention to the arrangements for public demonstrations in Delhi and the concerns raised by those seeking to exercise their right to peaceful protest.
The court’s decision to list the petitions for Tuesday comes as the Supreme Court is already considering the broader issue related to the closure of Jantar Mantar. The High Court’s observation indicates that the ongoing proceedings before the apex court were a factor in its decision not to take up the first plea immediately.
The outcome of Tuesday’s hearings may clarify how the petitions will proceed and whether any directions are issued concerning the protest venue or the allegations of harassment.
Further details are expected after the court takes up the matters. The allegations in the second petition remain claims that will need to be examined through the judicial process.
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