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Chief Justice Calls Denotification of Jantar Mantar Protest Site Unacceptable
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 05:37 PM
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The Chief Justice of India expressed disapproval over the government's decision to remove Jantar Mantar from the list of official protest sites, labeling the move as unacceptable.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has publicly condemned the government's decision to remove Jantar Mantar from the list of official protest sites, calling the move "unacceptable".
Jantar Mantar, located in Delhi's Connaught Place, has long served as a central venue for political rallies and public demonstrations. The denotification, announced by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, was intended to limit the use of the historic space for large gatherings.
In a statement released, the CJI emphasized the importance of preserving democratic spaces and warned that restricting protest venues could undermine citizens' right to free expression. He urged the government to reconsider the decision and engage with stakeholders to protect democratic rights.
Jantar Mantar, located in Delhi's Connaught Place, has long served as a central venue for political rallies and public demonstrations. The denotification, announced by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, was intended to limit the use of the historic space for large gatherings.
In a statement released, the CJI emphasized the importance of preserving democratic spaces and warned that restricting protest venues could undermine citizens' right to free expression. He urged the government to reconsider the decision and engage with stakeholders to protect democratic rights.