Supreme Court of India 11 October CJP Protest Hearing Highlights and Court Order Copy PDF

The Supreme Court of India held a special Sunday hearing on October 11, 2026, to address petitions regarding mass detentions, transit restrictions, and alleged non-compliance with its earlier orders during the anti-CEC protests in Delhi.

Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana heard the special session. The court reviewed a contempt petition filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi against the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Delhi Police, and Union Home Ministry officials for alleged disobedience of the October 9 order prohibiting a complete public transport shutdown.

Key Takeaways

• Delhi Metro and railway services must continue to operate normally. Restrictions can be imposed only when legally justified under Article 19(2) of the Constitution.
• Internet services must remain available in accordance with the law, without affecting the authorities’ legal powers to impose lawful restrictions.
• The movement of people and vehicles across Delhi must not be unnecessarily obstructed. Authorities must immediately review barricades based on law-and-order and traffic requirements.
• No person can be detained unlawfully. Any detention must follow the procedure established by law.
• Peaceful assemblies must be permitted in accordance with the law, particularly in areas where prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS are not in force.
• Any notice board announcing restrictions under Section 163 near the Supreme Court must be removed, if it is still there, to ensure unhindered access to the Supreme Court and other courts.
• The Court recorded the assurance that lawyers, journalists and other professionals would not face any obstruction while performing their duties.
• The Court issued notice in contempt proceedings alleging non-compliance with its October 9 order. The authorities must submit a compliance report by Tuesday, October 13, providing details of Metro restrictions and railway advisories.
• Habeas corpus petitions alleging mass detentions, along with other related matters, will be heard alongside the main cases on October 13.

The Court said the State must explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged detentions, how they were carried out and the legal grounds for them. It observed that the Court has a duty under Article 32 of the Constitution to protect and enforce fundamental rights.

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