Delhi Police continue detentions over anti-CEC protest despite Supreme Court order
Delhi Police continued detaining protesters on Sunday after the Supreme Court directed authorities against illegal detention of peaceful demonstrators.
Day 2 of CJP protest: Over 100 detained by Delhi Police
On day 2, over 100 protesters were detained on Oct 11, as they marched towards Jantar Mantar, with several seen being dragged into buses.
CJP to widen SIR protests after release as Supreme Court checks Delhi curbs
Released CJP leaders have called for nationwide protests against the SIR exercise. The Supreme Court has cautioned against illegal detentions while keeping scrutiny on curbs in Delhi.
Modi Government Pushes Back Against UN Over Delhi Protest Detentions
The Modi Government has strongly rejected criticism from the United Nations human rights office over the detention of
CJP vows to intensify anti-CEC protests after Supreme Court steps in
The Supreme Court asked authorities not to illegally detain peaceful CJP protesters in Delhi. The order sharpened scrutiny of police action as the party vowed to widen its anti-CEC agitation nationwide.
Supreme Court sees prima facie contempt in Delhi metro shutdown case
The Supreme Court issued notices over alleged defiance of its order against a complete Delhi transit shutdown during the CJP protest. The move puts the Centre, Delhi Police and DMRC under scrutiny over citizens' mobility rights and court compliance.
Supreme Court tells Centre to keep Delhi Metro, internet running amid protests
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to keep Delhi Metro and internet services running during the CJP protests. It said peaceful protesters cannot be illegally detained and access to justice must not be blocked.
Many detained near Shivaji Park as Mumbai Police prevent protest against CEC
Police detain several protesters near Shivaji Park in Mumbai, alleging disruption while demonstrators demand CEC resignation and SIR cancellation.
Delhi shuts metro stations and internet before protest over election chief
Central Delhi was sealed on Saturday (Oct 10) ahead of a youth protest demanding the resignation of India's chief election officer, with 57 metro stations shut, several long-distance trains cancelled, mobile internet suspended and markets closed.
'Concerns misplaced': India hits back at UN over remarks on Delhi anti-CEC detentions
India has rejected the UN Human Rights Office's criticism of mass detentions during Delhi protests, calling its remarks unwarranted interference. The diplomatic exchange followed police action against demonstrators demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over disputed electoral roll revisions.
MEA Rejects UNHRC Concerns Over Detentions During CJP-Led Delhi Protest, Says Authorities Followed the Law
New Delhi: Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Sunday reiterated India's stance on the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner's
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