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Delhi Police Sets 50,000 Cap and 7‑Hour Limit on Ramlila Ground Protests
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 04:16 PM
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The Delhi Police has announced a maximum crowd size of 50,000 and a seven‑hour duration limit for any future protests at the Ramlila Ground, citing public safety concerns.
Delhi Police has formally proposed that any assembly at the historic Ramlila Ground be restricted to a maximum of 50,000 participants. The proposal also caps the duration of a protest at the venue to seven hours, after which authorities may disperse the crowd.
The move comes amid growing concerns over crowd management and potential disruptions in the capital’s central area. Police officials said the limits are intended to ensure public order while allowing citizens to exercise their right to peaceful assembly.
The department has not indicated a specific date for implementing the guidelines, but it has urged organizers to seek prior permission and adhere to the proposed caps. Violation of the limits could attract legal action under existing public safety statutes.
Stakeholders, including civil society groups, have been asked to provide feedback before the final order is issued. The police emphasized that the measures are temporary and subject to review based on ground realities.
The move comes amid growing concerns over crowd management and potential disruptions in the capital’s central area. Police officials said the limits are intended to ensure public order while allowing citizens to exercise their right to peaceful assembly.
The department has not indicated a specific date for implementing the guidelines, but it has urged organizers to seek prior permission and adhere to the proposed caps. Violation of the limits could attract legal action under existing public safety statutes.
Stakeholders, including civil society groups, have been asked to provide feedback before the final order is issued. The police emphasized that the measures are temporary and subject to review based on ground realities.