Supreme Court spurs government to find new, spacious protest site for Jantar Mantar

A four-page court order passed on October 9 records the Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urging the government to look for a ‘spacious, open’ alternative site in Delhi

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Quick Revision

Prelims-testable facts

01The Supreme Court of India has suggested that protest sites in Delhi need more space and open air.
02The four-page court order passed on October 9 records the Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urging the government to look for a 'spacious, open' alternative site in Delhi.
03The Supreme Court has asked the government to consider designating an alternative venue to Jantar Mantar for peaceful protests in Delhi.
04Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a protest site in Delhi.
05The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for a protest site with basic amenities and commuter convenience.
06The Delhi Police commissioner and other competent authorities have been recorded as supporting the need for an alternative protest site.
07The Supreme Court has suggested that the new protest site should balance public safety and residents' interests.

Trap alerts

Most people think the Supreme Court has banned protests at Jantar Mantar, but actually it has only de-notified the site.
Most people think the government has been ordered to designate a new protest site immediately, but actually the court has only urged the government to look for an alternative site.
Most people think the Supreme Court's decision to de-notify Jantar Mantar is a response to public pressure, but actually it is a response to the court's own assessment of the need for a more spacious and open protest site.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

On which date did the Supreme Court pass a four-page court order?

A.October 9, 2026
B.October 10, 2026
C.October 11, 2026
D.October 12, 2026

The Supreme Court passed a four-page court order on October 9, 2026, suggesting a 'spacious, open' alternative site in Delhi.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The government is considering de-notifying Jantar Mantar. Statement-II: The Supreme Court suggested that protest sites need more space, open air. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement 1 is true because the fact list states that the government is considering de-notifying Jantar Mantar. Statement 2 is true because the fact list records the Supreme Court's suggestion to the government to find a 'spacious, open' alternative site in Delhi. Statement 2 explains why Statement 1 is true because the government is considering de-notifying Jantar Mantar in response to the Supreme Court's suggestion.

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