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Supreme Court hears petitions after Delhi Police deny protest

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC · How we work

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Mass Journalist Detentions

Delhi Police denied the Cockroach Janta Party permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, prompting Supreme Court petitions.
The coverage emphasizes police-led mass detentions and alleged violations of journalists’ and lawyers’ rights, urging accountability.
Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar said detainees were in centres, fed meals, and released within hours.
Over 40 journalists were detained and had cameras, phones and other devices seized.

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Police Cite Prior Violence

Delhi Police denied permission for the Cockroach Janta Party’s October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, prompting the Supreme Court to hear related petitions.
The denial was justified by police, who said previous rallies involved mob violence, officer injuries, and threats to public order.
Police affidavit reported over 240 officers injured during the July 20 march.
Entry and exit were limited at 45 of Delhi’s 303 metro stations on October 10.

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Historical Context

During the 1975 Indian Emergency, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi ordered a nationwide suspension of civil liberties, leading to mass arrests. Delhi Police, acting under the Home Ministry, detained roughly 1.3 million individuals, including over 100,000 journalists and lawyers, according to official records. Today's denial of the Cockroach Janta Party’s October 10 rally at Jantar Mantar and the Supreme Court petitions echo the Emergency’s police-driven protest bans. The legacy of those 1975 crackdowns fuels current demands for judicial oversight, press freedom safeguards, and transparent policing reforms across Delhi.

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Mass Journalist Detentions

Delhi Police denied the Cockroach Janta Party permission to protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, prompting Supreme Court petitions.
The coverage emphasizes police-led mass detentions and alleged violations of journalists’ and lawyers’ rights, urging accountability.
Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar said detainees were in centres, fed meals, and released within hours.
Over 40 journalists were detained and had cameras, phones and other devices seized.

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