With reference to the new protest site designations in Delhi, consider the following statements: 1. Ramlila Ground and Burari Ground are among the newly designated sites. 2. The new designated sites include the Connaught Place Ground. 3. Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a protest venue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest venue; designates 3 new sites

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Constitution, amendments & basic structure· Prelims· 12 October 2026

Balancing constitutional right to assembly with public order: a GS2 and Ethics case study.

Why in news

Delhi Police de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest venue and designated three new sites based on Ministry of Home Affairs committee recommendations.

Background

Delhi Police announced the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a protest venue on October 12, 2026. The new designated sites are Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground, East Delhi. This move modifies Standing Order No.

Facts for Prelims

BodyDelhi Police: Law enforcement agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs
FactNew designated protest sites: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground, East Delhi
PlaceJantar Mantar: De-notified as a protest venue in Delhi

Prelims practice question

With reference to the new protest site designations in Delhi, consider the following statements:

Ramlila Ground and Burari Ground are among the newly designated sites.
The new designated sites include the Connaught Place Ground.
Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a protest venue.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The new sites are Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the balance between the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and the state's obligation to maintain public order and security in urban centers.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Right to protest vs Public Order: Balancing Article 19(1)(b) with the state's duty to ensure safety and traffic flow
Regulatory friction: Potential for arbitrary site selection to stifle dissent vs the need for designated protest zones

Keywords: Right to Assembly · Public Order · Law and Order · Administrative Discretion · Civil Liberties

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