Delhi HC to hear on Tuesday plea against ‘closure’ of Jantar Mantar as protest site

Delhi HC to hear on Tuesday plea against ‘closure’ of Jantar Mantar as protest site

The Delhi High Court is set to consider a petition on Tuesday seeking to overturn the shutdown of Jantar Mantar as a venue for public protests. The petitioner’s counsel contended that the closure hampers peaceful demonstrations, noting that officials have not provided an alternative location for gatherings. The case highlights tensions over the regulation of civic dissent.