IYC chief challenges Delhi HC over Jantar Mantar protest site restrictions

The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has filed an application in the Delhi High Court challenging the Delhi Police's decision to deny permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar, one of the capital's most prominent venues for public demonstrations.

The petition, moved by IYC chief Srinivas BV, contests the police denial and seeks to restore the site's accessibility for organized protests and public gatherings. Jantar Mantar has historically served as a key location for civil society activists, political organisations, and citizens to stage demonstrations on matters of public concern.

The application raises questions about the restrictions imposed on the venue and the rationale behind denying permission for the planned demonstration. The case will likely pivot on interpretations of constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and protest, balanced against law and order considerations cited by authorities.

The Delhi Police had previously denied the IYC's request to hold the protest at Jantar Mantar, citing administrative and security reasons. The High Court's response to the petition could have wider implications for protest permissions and the status of designated demonstration sites in the national capital.