1. Supreme Court seeks Centre's response over removal of Jantar Mantar protest site

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response over removal of Jantar Mantar protest site

India

  • The Supreme Court asked the central government to explain why Delhi's Jantar Mantar was removed as an official protest site.
  • Jantar Mantar was removed from the approved protest locations, with Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground named as alternatives.
  • The Centre told the court that a government-appointed committee recommended moving protests to other locations in Delhi.
  • • The Supreme Court said it would review the government's response and take further legal action if the explanation was unsatisfactory.

Source: hindustantimes.com

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