Jantar Mantar Is a Road, Not a Designated Protest Site: Delhi Police

The Delhi Police Commissioner stated in a Supreme Court affidavit that Jantar Mantar is a public road and citizens cannot claim an absolute right to protest at a specific location. The affidavit emphasizes that the State holds the authority to regulate assemblies and alter protest venues to maintain public order. This stance highlights ongoing tensions between free assembly rights and traffic management in the national capital.