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Supreme Court Notices Petition Over Closure of 17 Delhi Metro Stations in CJP Protests
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🗓 11 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the government regarding a petition that challenges the shutdown of 17 Delhi Metro stations during recent CJP protests.
The apex court has issued a notice to the Union government in response to a petition that questions the decision to close 17 Delhi Metro stations amid protests linked to the Chief Justice of India. The filing seeks a judicial review of the closures, arguing that the action was unwarranted.
Petitioners contend that the shutdown disrupted daily commuters and that alternative security arrangements could have been explored. They have asked the court to direct the authorities to reopen the stations while ensuring public safety.
Authorities had ordered the closures as a precautionary measure during the demonstrations, citing concerns over crowd control and potential threats to infrastructure. The Supreme Court's notice indicates that it will hear detailed arguments before delivering a final verdict.
The matter is expected to be listed for hearing in the coming weeks, and the court’s decision could have immediate implications for metro operations and commuter movement in the capital.
Petitioners contend that the shutdown disrupted daily commuters and that alternative security arrangements could have been explored. They have asked the court to direct the authorities to reopen the stations while ensuring public safety.
Authorities had ordered the closures as a precautionary measure during the demonstrations, citing concerns over crowd control and potential threats to infrastructure. The Supreme Court's notice indicates that it will hear detailed arguments before delivering a final verdict.
The matter is expected to be listed for hearing in the coming weeks, and the court’s decision could have immediate implications for metro operations and commuter movement in the capital.