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Supreme Court Rejects Blanket Ban on Delhi Metro Ahead of CJP Protest
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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The Supreme Court has ruled against a complete shutdown of Delhi Metro services, permitting controlled operations as the Chief Justice of India prepares to protest.
The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition seeking a blanket ban on Delhi Metro services in anticipation of the Chief Justice of India's protest. The court held that a total shutdown would unduly disrupt commuters and the city’s economy. Instead, it directed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to implement a regulated schedule, allowing limited operations during peak hours. The decision is expected to keep the city’s transit system functional while the protest proceeds.
The petitioners argued that the protest would lead to widespread chaos and that a complete halt was necessary to maintain public order. The court, however, emphasized that the metro’s closure would cause significant inconvenience to millions of daily riders. It urged the authorities to balance security concerns with the public’s need for reliable transport.
Delhi Metro officials have welcomed the ruling, stating that they will cooperate with the court’s directives and ensure safety measures are in place during the protest. The metro’s operations will continue under a revised timetable, with increased security personnel and surveillance.
The ruling comes at a time when the Chief Justice of India is scheduled to march in Delhi to demand reforms in the judiciary. The Supreme Court’s decision aims to prevent a complete paralysis of the city’s transit network while allowing the protest to proceed under controlled conditions.
The petitioners argued that the protest would lead to widespread chaos and that a complete halt was necessary to maintain public order. The court, however, emphasized that the metro’s closure would cause significant inconvenience to millions of daily riders. It urged the authorities to balance security concerns with the public’s need for reliable transport.
Delhi Metro officials have welcomed the ruling, stating that they will cooperate with the court’s directives and ensure safety measures are in place during the protest. The metro’s operations will continue under a revised timetable, with increased security personnel and surveillance.
The ruling comes at a time when the Chief Justice of India is scheduled to march in Delhi to demand reforms in the judiciary. The Supreme Court’s decision aims to prevent a complete paralysis of the city’s transit network while allowing the protest to proceed under controlled conditions.