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From dissent to de-notification: Jantar Mantar and shifting protest addresses in Delhi

Delhi has seen a historical shift in designated protest venues, moving from Jantar Mantar to Ramlila Maidan. The Delhi Police de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest location on October 11, citing new alternative sites. The Supreme Court had previously addressed the need for regulation on protests to balance rights. Demonstrators…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

'Unacceptable': CJP on Jantar Mantar being denotified as protest site

Delhi Police has taken a contentious step by removing Jantar Mantar from the list of authorized protest sites in New Delhi. Saurav Das, co-convener of the Cockroach Janta Party, criticized the action, stating it threatens the democratic right to protest. New venues such as Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Jantar Mantar ‘de-notified’ as protest venue; Delhi Police designates three new sites

Jantar Mantar has been formally de-notified as a protest venue by Delhi Police based on the recommendations of a committee constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Instead, three venues have been designated in its place: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi.

Newslaundry · Oct 12