Delhi Police Set 50,000-Person Cap, 10 am-5 pm Protest Window at Ramlila Ground
· India · Indian Express, The New Indian Express, NDTV
Delhi Police has prepared a draft SOP capping Ramlila Ground protests at 50,000 people and restricting them to 10 am to 5 pm, a move following Jantar Mantar's de-notification as a protest site in October. The guidelines prohibit marches and processions at the venue and require organisers to obtain a Municipal Corporation of Delhi Venue Availability Certificate before applying for police permission through the DCP's Arrangement Cell at least 10 days prior. Applications must be submitted excluding the event day, and traffic coordination with the Traffic Police is mandated to keep roads, footpaths and emergency routes unobstructed. Organisers will face restrictions on carrying lathis, firearms, spears, swords and sharp objects under the proposed rules.
Why it matters
Delhi residents and event organisers will face new logistical and legal requirements for public gatherings, directly affecting how protests are conducted in Central Delhi.
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