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Supreme Court to hear contempt petition over Delhi metro order

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 10:06 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Supreme Court of India will hear a contempt petition against Delhi officials for breaching its Oct 9 metro order.
Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi alleges 45 stations stayed closed from 9 pm Oct 9 to 6 pm Oct 10, defying the court.
Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana will hear the case on Sunday, Oct 11.
The court also ordered Delhi’s metro, rail and internet to run normally during the protest.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 Supreme Court ruling in S. R. Bommai v. Union of India limited the centre’s use of Article 356 and affirmed judicial review of executive actions. That precedent lets courts intervene when authorities ignore constitutional orders, shaping today’s hearing on Delhi officials’ alleged breach of an Oct 9 order to keep 45 metro stations closed. It underscores the court’s power to enforce compliance.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court of India will hear a contempt petition against Delhi officials for breaching its Oct 9 metro order.
Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi alleges 45 stations stayed closed from 9 pm Oct 9 to 6 pm Oct 10, defying the court.
Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana will hear the case on Sunday, Oct 11.
The court also ordered Delhi’s metro, rail and internet to run normally during the protest.

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