Supreme Court to Hear Petitions on Delhi Protests: What’s Next?

The Supreme Court has committed to hearing petitions related to ongoing protests in Delhi, addressing concerns over unlawful detentions and disruptions. Chief Justice Surya Kant assured petitioners that their cases would be scheduled for hearing soon. This follows a contempt plea from a journalist regarding a previous court order aimed at protecting peaceful assemblies. The protests are primarily focused on demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls process. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 13, 2026, 12:03 IST

Supreme Court Addresses Protests in Delhi

New Delhi: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court reassured petitioners regarding their requests concerning the protests occurring in Delhi, confirming that all related cases would be scheduled for hearing.

A panel consisting of Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, reviewed multiple petitions that were brought forth, seeking immediate attention.

The Chief Justice instructed senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, who presented the case, to ensure that any procedural issues are resolved, stating, “We will list all these matters.”

The bench indicated that these petitions could be heard as early as Wednesday or Thursday.

Sankaranarayanan highlighted a contempt petition from a journalist, claiming a breach of the Supreme Court's order issued on October 11.

In that order, the court emphasized that individuals peacefully assembling should not face unlawful detention and directed the Centre to maintain normal operations of the Delhi Metro, while also ensuring that internet services remain uninterrupted, provided law and order is upheld.

The city has seen numerous protests calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.