Government Seeks More Time to Reply to Illegal Detention Allegations
· India · The Hindu
The Union government informed the Supreme Court on October 13, 2026, that its response to petitions regarding illegal detentions and transport shutdowns in New Delhi on October 10 is ready but requires further refinement. A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant granted the Centre until October 15 to file its reply affidavit. The Court also agreed to hear fresh petitions concerning police action against journalists covering the anti-CEC protests. The proceedings were adjourned after one of the judges on the Bench fell ill.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court's intervention directly impacts the balance between maintaining public order and protecting the constitutional rights of protesters and journalists in the capital.
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