Supreme Court examines Jantar Mantar protest venue

The India — Supreme Court of India agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Satish Chand Kaushik seeking an alternative protest venue to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The petitioner argued that repeated demonstrations at the site inconvenience local residents and disrupt essential services. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notices to the India — India, the India — Government of Delhi, and other authorities, and asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to obtain instructions. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel referenced a proposed political march by Arvind Kejriwal and urged the court to avoid another July 20 incident, referring to a violent protest. The bench declined to comment on the proposed event, expressing confidence in the authorities. The matter was directed to be listed separately. The Supreme Court Bar Association had earlier condemned the police action during the July 20 protest and called for an inquiry.