Supreme Court Directs Centre To Keep Delhi Metro And Train Services Running In Regulated Manner Ahead Of October 10 Protest

Key facts

• The Supreme Court, hearing a plea on October 9, ruled out a blanket restriction on Delhi Metro and train services and asked the Centre to ensure public transport operates in a regulated manner ahead of the October 10 protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
• A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, said security measures should not bring public transport in the capital to a complete halt, while noting action can be taken if the protest is unlawful.
• Authorities had ordered closure of entry and exit gates at 57 Delhi Metro stations and cancelled or curtailed train services to Delhi on security grounds ahead of the protest.
• Delhi Police ordered liquor shops to remain closed for two days and imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the BNSS across the New Delhi area.