Delhi Police Revises Protest Rules, Removes Jantar Mantar From Official Protest Venues

Jantar Mantar No Longer an Official Protest Site, New Venues Designated in Delhi

New Delhi: Jantar Mantar, a prominent venue for protests and public demonstrations in the national capital, has reportedly been removed from the list of officially designated protest sites, following a revision of Delhi Police’s existing order governing demonstrations.

According to the order, new venues have been designated for holding protests and public gatherings in Delhi. The decision has been issued as a partial amendment to Delhi Police’s earlier Standing Order No. L&O/48/22, dated April 28, 2022.

The revision marks a change in the official arrangements for organising demonstrations in the capital. Jantar Mantar has historically served as a key location for political parties, social organisations, activists and citizens seeking to draw attention to public issues.

The designation of alternative venues is expected to affect how future demonstrations are organised, subject to the conditions and procedures specified by the authorities.

Further details regarding the newly designated locations, the implementation of the revised order and any transitional arrangements for planned protests will be important in determining its impact on political and public demonstrations in Delhi.