02 October,2026 09:10 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Security has been intensified around Jantar Mantar, with multiple barricades placed on roads leading towards the protest site. Pic/ X
Delhi Police has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, in the New Delhi district ahead of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests planned in the national capital on Friday, October 2.
The order prohibits public meetings or assemblies of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, picketing and dharnas without prior written permission. It also bars shouting slogans or making speeches and carrying firearms, banners, placards, lathis, swords, sticks, brickbats or similar articles without permission.
The notice says the restrictions have been imposed to ensure public safety, maintain public order and facilitate smooth traffic movement. It does not name any specific protest or organisation.
Violation of the order can invite legal action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and other applicable provisions of law.
The prohibitory order comes as Delhi Police has denied permission for a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police have stepped up security in and around New Delhi ahead of the planned demonstrations.
The proposed protests have been announced by student groups and civil society activists over issues concerning the functioning of the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The CJP has also announced an October 2 protest as part of its campaign demanding action against the CEC.
Security has been intensified around Jantar Mantar, with multiple barricades placed on roads leading towards the protest site. Additional security personnel and riot-control resources have also been deployed in the area.
The police had said on Thursday that no organisation had been granted permission for protests against the Election Commission at Jantar Mantar.
The Section 163 notice itself does not specify the exact validity period or detailed geographical boundaries beyond the New Delhi district. Those details would be contained in the full official order.
