Delhi drops Jantar Mantar as protest site, shifts rallies to three grounds
Delhi Police has removed Jantar Mantar Road from the capital's list of designated protest sites. The order shifts major demonstrations to new grounds and extends Delhi's long reshaping of public dissent.
Delhi’s Jantar Mantar no longer designated protest site, 3 new grounds named
Delhi Police has removed Jantar Mantar from its list of designated protest venues and named Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground as alternatives amid a standoff with CJP over permission to hold a peaceful demonstration.
Why Jantar Mantar became Delhi's defining stage for public dissent
Delhi Police has de-notified Jantar Mantar, long known as the capital's protest venue. The move has reignited concerns over shrinking space for dissent near the seat of power.
Jantar Mantar denotified as protest site, 3 new venues named
Delhi Police has denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated site for protests and named three new spots for holding such demonstrations.
Delhi HC to hear plea on Jantar Mantar protest site closure Tuesday
The Delhi High Court will hear on Tuesday two pleas linked to the weekend protests in the capital. The petitions raise concerns over shrinking protest space and alleged harassment of demonstrators.
Delhi High Court hears Jantar Mantar, Kangana Ranaut and PepsiCo pleas
The Delhi High Court heard multiple pleas spanning Jantar Mantar protests, online abuse and commercial labelling. The matters now hinge on police and government replies, with key hearings lined up this week.
Delhi HC to hear plea against Jantar Mantar ‘closure’ on Oct 13
The Delhi High Court agreed to hear on October 13 a petition regarding the 'closure' of Jantar Mantar as a protest site in the capital.
No more protests at Jantar Mantar, government designates 3 other sites in Delhi
The order comes amid a standoff between the Cockroach Janta Party and Delhi Police over permission to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. CJP leaders walked out of Parliament Street police station on Monday, reiterating their demand for a protest date and seeking an explanation for the denial of permission.
CJP gives Delhi Police 24-hour ultimatum to allot date for Jantar Mantar protest
CJP leaders gave Delhi Police a 24-hour ultimatum to allot a date for their proposed Jantar Mantar protest, as heightened security measures were put in place in central Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc’s march against the Election Commission.
Jantar Mantar no longer a designated protest site,Delhi Police designates 3 new venues
New-Delhi: The Jantar Mantar, the iconic place in Delhi is no longer a protest site, the Police notified on Monday, while announcing three other places
No more protests at Jantar Mantar, government designates 3 other sites in Delhi
The order comes amid a standoff between the Cockroach Janta Party and Delhi Police over permission to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. CJP leaders walked out of Parliament Street police station on Monday, reiterating their demand for a protest date and seeking an explanation for the denial of permission.
Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest site; activists slam decision
Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest site; designates Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground, East Delhi, with new SOP forthcoming.
Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest site; activists slam decision
Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest site; designates Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground, East Delhi, with new SOP forthcoming.
'Unacceptable': CJP On Jantar Mantar Being Denotified As Protest Site
Attacking the prime minister, he said that said soon the government would denotify India as a democracy.
Delhi High Court seeks police report on activist's illegal detention plea
The Delhi High Court has sought a status report from Delhi Police on activist Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan's plea alleging unlawful confinement ahead of a protest. The hearing puts police conduct, surveillance claims and protest rights under judicial scrutiny.
Delhi High Court to hear plea against closing Jantar Mantar for protests on October 13
Delhi High Court declines to hear plea against closing Jantar Mantar, notes SC's prior involvement, hearings set for October 13.
Extreme panic and fear, say Opposition, CJP at de-notification of Jantar Mantar as protest site
CJP opposes denotifying Jantar Mantar as protest site, condemns the move and cites rights, amid Delhi police designating alternative locations.
Delhi High Court seeks police report on illegal confinement of activist
Delhi High Court seeks police status report on alleged illegal confinement of activist Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan to attend protests.
Delhi High Court seeks police report on illegal confinement of activist
Delhi High Court seeks police status report on alleged illegal confinement of activist Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan to attend protests.
Supreme Court plea says Delhi protest curbs must balance mobility and order
A Delhi resident has moved the Supreme Court against contempt action over protest-related transit curbs. The plea says authorities must balance peaceful dissent with commuters' mobility, safety and public order.
Jantar Mantar No Longer An Official Protest Site, Govt Designates New Venues
The order has been issued as a partial amendment to Delhi Police's earlier Standing Order No. L&O/48/22, dated April 28, 2022.
Why Jantar Mantar is no longer Delhi's protest site. How an 18th-century observatory became one in the first place
The location suited the authorities. Unlike the wide Boat Club lawns, Jantar Mantar's narrow, linear layout has limited entry and exit points, making crowds easier to regulate, barricade and monitor. It also sits close to Parliament and the central government district, which gave protesters visibility.
Govt. move to de-notify Jantar Mantar follows SC suggestion that protest sites need more space, open air
Supreme Court and government urge a spacious, open protest site in Delhi as Jantar Mantar is de-notified, prioritizing amenities and commuter convenience.
Delhi High Court to hear plea against closing Jantar Mantar for protests on October 13
Delhi High Court declines to hear plea against closing Jantar Mantar, notes SC's prior involvement, hearings set for October 13.
Delhi's new protest site Ramlila Maidan costs Rs 1.21 lakh; only 3 dates open
Ramlila Maidan, newly notified as a Delhi protest venue, is available only on three December dates. The paid booking system and limited free space have raised questions over access to demonstrations.
Delhi's new protest site Ramlila Maidan costs Rs 1.21 lakh; only 3 dates open
Ramlila Maidan, newly notified as a Delhi protest venue, is available only on three December dates. The paid booking system and limited free space have raised questions over access to demonstrations.
Extreme panic and fear, say Opposition, CJP at de-notification of Jantar Mantar as protest site
CJP opposes denotifying Jantar Mantar as protest site, condemns the move and cites rights, amid Delhi police designating alternative locations.
‘Why is Modi scared of Jantar Mantar?’ CJP slams Centre after Delhi Police removes protest site from list
The decision changes the status of one of India’s best-known protest venues, with Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground designated as alternatives.
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