Delhi Protest FIRs
Delhi Police File Three FIRs After Protesters Demand Election Commissioner Resignation
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Police said the restrictions were imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and that they had denied permission for the planned demonstration.
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The restrictions extended beyond unauthorized gatherings: police also barred slogans and speeches without permission and restricted items including banners, placards and sticks. Police cited public order, public safety and smooth traffic movement as reasons for the restrictions.
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The groups named as calling or joining the protest included the Aam Aadmi Party, All India Students’ Association, Students’ Federation of India, National Students’ Union of India and Indian Youth Congress, along with other youth organizations.
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Jantar Mantar is described as a traditional protest site in the capital, although it falls within the heavily policed New Delhi district.
Delhi Police filed three FIRs after student and political groups staged a protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities ANI. Police said the demonstration violated prohibitory orders banning unauthorized gatherings in New Delhi district. About 1,000 people were detained Times of India.
The three cases were lodged at Parliament Street and Connaught Place police stations under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. No individuals or organizations were initially named as accused, though organizers and groups were mentioned in the FIRs Economic Times.
Police Imposed Sweeping Restrictions on Assembly
Delhi Police banned the demonstration under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, citing public order and traffic concerns The Hindu. The restrictions went beyond just prohibiting gatherings. Police also barred all slogans, speeches, banners, placards and sticks without permission The Hindu. Officials claimed the curbs were necessary for public safety and smooth traffic movement.
Multiple Political and Student Groups Called for Protest
The groups organizing or participating in the demonstration included the Aam Aadmi Party, All India Students' Association, Students' Federation of India, National Students' Union of India and Indian Youth Congress Economic Times. Several other youth organizations also joined the call. The diverse coalition united around demands for the CEC's resignation over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls.
Jantar Mantar Remains Heavily Policed Despite Historic Role
Jantar Mantar has long served as New Delhi's traditional protest site, where activists and groups have gathered for decades Deccan Chronicle. However, the location falls squarely within the heavily policed New Delhi district. This means protest organizers must navigate strict restrictions and police oversight even at this symbolic venue.
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