Delhi Police have confirmed that no protests have been permitted at Jantar Mantar since the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demonstration in July, citing concerns over “open calls,” unpredictable crowd sizes, and last‑minute requests.

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Officials explained that organisers must submit applications to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) at least 10 days in advance, detailing the date, time, and agenda of the proposed protest. The rule, they said, is aimed at ensuring security and managing logistics in the sensitive central Delhi zone.

In recent weeks, several groups — including anti‑reservation activists and those opposing the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter rolls — have sought permission to demonstrate at the site. All requests were denied, reflecting heightened caution after the July agitation.

On Wednesday, CJP co‑convener Saurav Das submitted an “intimation letter” for a joint protest on October 10, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR. Police are reviewing the request, but sources suggest the restrictions are unlikely to be relaxed.

The clampdown underscores Jantar Mantar’s evolving status as a tightly regulated protest venue, raising questions about the balance between public order and democratic expression in the capital.