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Supreme Court holds Sunday sitting, orders no illegal detentions of peaceful protesters

11 Oct 2026 · 3 outlets · 1 min read

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  1. The bench told authorities to lift Section 163 BNSS restrictions around the Supreme Court so access to justice was not affected.
  2. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said entry was restricted at only 45 of 303 Metro stations on 10 October.
  3. The court issued notice to the Centre on a contempt plea naming the Union Home Secretary and Delhi Police Commissioner.

In a special sitting on 11 October 2026, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana heard pleas alleging authorities had ignored the court's 9 October directions. Petitioners said the Metro did not run, two railway stations stayed shut and many people were detained beyond the area under prohibitory orders. The bench ordered normal Metro services subject to public order, free movement, internet as per law, and no illegal detentions of peaceful, unarmed gatherings.

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Metro railway was not functioning, New Delhi and Nizamuddin railway stations remained closed and many people were illegally detained beyond the prohibited area.

Said by Petitioners' senior counsel

NDTV reported 45 Metro stations closed and trains into the two stations stopped from 4 am to 2 pm. The Centre said only 45 of 303 stations were restricted. Whether detentions were illegal is still before the court.

NDTV · The Hans India
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We remain neutral arbiters but we remain duty bound to protect fundamental rights under Article 32.

Said by Supreme Court bench

Reported by NDTV from the bench's observations during the hearing.

NDTV
In their own words

What each side says

Petitioners

They alleged 'flagrant violation' of the 9 October order, citing Metro and station closures, no traffic advisories, and detentions beyond the prohibited area.

NDTV · The Hans India
Centre

The Solicitor General defended the authorities' action, saying Metro entry and exit were restricted at only 45 of 303 stations.

The Hans India
Honest gaps

Not yet known

  • ?What the authorities' compliance response will say about the 10 October restrictions.
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3 outlets across the spectrum. Leanings are a rough guide to who reported it, not a verdict on accuracy.

  1. NDTVKey Takeaways From Supreme Court's Observations On Delhi Curbs During CJP Protest
  2. The Hans IndiaNo illegal detentions: Supreme Court
  3. Hindustan Times7,000 held, 41,000 personnel foil Gyanesh Kumar stir in Delhi; sporadic protests persist

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