With reference to the denotification of protest venues in Delhi, consider the following statements: 1. Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground are located in West Delhi. 2. Jantar Mantar has been denotified as a protest venue. 3. The Ministry of Home Affairs provided the recommendations for the denotification. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Delhi Police denotifies Jantar Mantar as protest venue following Ministry of Home Affairs recommendations

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Border management· Prelims· 13 October 2026

Constitutional rights vs public order: a GS3 Internal Security and Urban Governance case study.

Why in news

Delhi Police denotified Jantar Mantar as a protest venue following Ministry of Home Affairs recommendations to redirect demonstrations to designated sites.

Background

Delhi Police announced the denotification of Jantar Mantar on October 12, 2026. Three new designated protest venues are Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in East Delhi.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceJantar Mantar: Denotified as a protest venue in Delhi
PlaceRamlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground: New designated protest venues in East Delhi
BodyMinistry of Home Affairs: Body that provided recommendations for the denotification

Prelims practice question

With reference to the denotification of protest venues in Delhi, consider the following statements:

Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground are located in West Delhi.
Jantar Mantar has been denotified as a protest venue.
The Ministry of Home Affairs provided the recommendations for the denotification.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: These are designated protest venues in East Delhi.

For Mains

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

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Public order vs. Fundamental Rights: Balancing Article 19(1)(b) with the state's power to regulate protest locations for traffic and safety.
Urban management: Addressing the logistical impact of large-scale protests on public infrastructure and daily city life.

Keywords: Right to Assembly · Public Order · Urban Governance · Regulatory Framework · Constitutional Balance

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