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Politics
CJP Criticizes Delhi Police for Restrictions Hindering Elections
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 04:37 PM
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The Chief Justice of India has publicly condemned Delhi Police for imposing restrictions that he says are obstructing the electoral process.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has issued a statement criticizing Delhi Police for imposing restrictions that hamper the conduct of elections in the capital. He said the measures taken by the police are detrimental to the democratic process and called for an immediate lifting of the restrictions. The remarks come amid growing concerns over police conduct during the recent electoral cycle. Delhi Police has not yet responded to the CJI’s comments, which are expected to influence the oversight of upcoming elections.