Supreme Court issues notice over denotification of Jantar Mantar as protest site
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Why in news
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Centre and Delhi Police over a petition challenging the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site.
Background
An October 11 order designated Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground as new protest venues. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) are tasked with managing these specific locations.
Facts for Prelims
- FactRamlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground were designated as new protest venues on October 11
- PostTushar Mehta: Solicitor General of India
For Mains
Q. Discuss the balance between the right to protest and the maintenance of public order and urban infrastructure in the national capital.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional conflict: Balancing Article 19(1)(a) right to peaceful assembly against public order and urban mobility
- Administrative friction: Coordination challenges between MCD, DDA, and Delhi Police in managing designated protest zones
Keywords: Right to Protest · Public Order · Judicial Review · Urban Governance · Freedom of Assembly
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