The Supreme Court has initiated hearings on petitions that challenge the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as an authorized protest location, prompting an examination into whether the Centre exercised proper judgment in reaching its decision. During the proceedings, government representatives defended the shift by stating that an administrative panel had thoroughly reviewed the matter. Conversely, petitioners contended that alternative designated areas such as Burari, Ramleela, and CBD grounds are excessively distant, economically burdensome for organizers, and suffer from restricted availability.
In response to the challenges, the bench issued formal notices to the Centre and the Delhi administration, demanding an explanation for why the primary protest venue was relocated. In addition to the dispute over the stir site, the judges reviewed connected petitions concerning alleged unlawful detentions by law enforcement. The court instructed authorities to secure and preserve all relevant CCTV footage while directing the Home Ministry and Delhi Police to submit the official Section 163 prohibitory orders for judicial record.
Furthermore, notice was issued by the bench in connection with allegations of violence targeting women journalists and legal professionals. The Supreme Court agreed to evaluate concrete proposals aimed at establishing an inquiry committee to investigate these incidents thoroughly.