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Contempt petition regarding CJP protest movement restrictions

A contempt petition in the Supreme Court alleges that authorities violated judicial orders regarding metro and rail service restrictions during the 10 October 2026 CJP protest. The Union Home Secretary and Delhi Police have submitted affidavits defending their actions and tendering apologies, while the court has issued nine directions to balance protest rights with public order. CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from judicial custody and appeared before a Special Executive Magistrate on 23 October 2026.

In re: Challenging the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site

Multiple petitions are pending before the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court challenging the 11 October 2026 Delhi Police order de-notifying Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. On 17 October 2026, the Supreme Court formed a Special Investigation Team to probe recent protests, and on 20 October 2026, the court issued notices to the Centre and Delhi Police questioning the legal basis for the site's de-notification. Previously, on 19 October 2026, the court denied relief to Citizens for Justice and Peace leaders regarding their arrests for trespassing at the site.

In re: Cockroach Janta Party protest at Connaught Place

The Delhi High Court declined to restrain the Cockroach Janta Party from holding a protest at Connaught Place on 15 October 2026, permitting the Delhi Police to regulate the event. Following the protest and subsequent arrests of organizers, the Supreme Court listed a trader-filed plea regarding business disruptions for 26 October 2026. The Delhi Police also registered multiple FIRs against participants for offenses including the assault of security personnel and the violation of prohibitory orders.

Traders' Association vs Union of India and Delhi Government — Petition against public protests in Connaught Place

Traders have petitioned the Delhi High Court to ban protests in Connaught Place, citing significant economic losses and business disruptions. As of 16 October 2026, the Supreme Court has acknowledged the financial impact on shopkeepers, emphasizing the need to balance the right to protest with economic interests and indicating a potential for intervention.