The Delhi High Court has questioned Delhi Police regarding the refusal to allow a peaceful protest by Kshatriya Karni Sena at Jantar Mantar and asked for a suggested alternative location.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: The Delhi High Court is reviewing a petition filed by Raj Shekhawat, president of the Kshatriya Karni Sena, after police denied permission for a protest against University Grants Commission rules at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police argued that Jantar Mantar is a sensitive area and cited Supreme Court guidelines for their decision. The court challenged the complete ban on protests and instructed the authorities to propose an alternative location for the demonstration. The next hearing for the case is scheduled for September 22.
What to watch next
- Court hearing on September 22
- Police proposal for an alternative protest site
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