CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Delhi: New Delhi: The Supreme Court is hearing on Tuesday, November 3, matters related to police action, alleged illegal detention and the suspension of internet services during protests in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Several petitions filed on behalf of protesters, lawyers and journalists are listed before the court. These also include allegations against the police of alleged assault, detention and restrictions on public transport services.
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant is hearing the matters. The bench also includes Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana. The petitioners have alleged that several people were detained during the protests and that journalists faced obstacles in reporting. Questions have also been raised before the court over restrictions on metro and rail services and the disruption of internet connectivity.
Earlier, during the hearing on October 15, the Supreme Court had issued notices to the Centre and the concerned parties, including Delhi Police. The court had directed all law enforcement agencies to preserve CCTV footage and other digital evidence related to the protests. Private individuals and organisations were also permitted to preserve available videos and recordings.
Before that, on October 11, the court had directed that, subject to law-and-order requirements, metro and rail services should operate normally, internet services should not be disrupted and public movement should be ensured. It was also stated that the detention of peaceful protesters should be carried out only in accordance with legal procedure.
In today’s hearing, compliance with these directions, the police response and further judicial action on the allegations raised in the petitions will be significant.
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