Jantar Mantar, 10 October: what is confirmed
The Cockroach Janta Party has called a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police refused permission, and the Supreme Court has ruled on the transport shutdown. Here is every confirmed fact, with its source, as it happens.
Timeline last updated 9 Oct, 22:27 IST
What you need to know
the four questions everyone is askingWas permission given?
No. Delhi Police cited late notice, breaches at an earlier protest, law and order, and traffic.
What is the police plan?
221 CAPF companies, layered barricades and facial-recognition cameras. 45 metro stations closed and 38 trains cancelled.
What did the Supreme Court say?
"No complete prohibition on movement of metro/trains." It also said protest must stay within the law.
What are the charges for gathering?
BNS 223 and BNS 189 carry up to 6 months, rising to 1 to 2 years for riot or refusing to disperse.
10 October in brief
what is confirmed, with sourcesThe Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth movement that began online in May 2026, has called a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday, 10 October 2026. Its demand is the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, which removed tens of millions of names across states. Outlook
Documented Permission was refused. On 9 October Joint Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad gave four reasons: the request came three days before the event when 10 days' notice is required, the group broke its undertakings at an earlier protest, the law-and-order situation, and public safety and traffic. ANI CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said the protest will go ahead. The Statesman
Documented Security is heavy. The Home Ministry approved 221 central armed police companies for 8 to 12 October, and more than 23,000 personnel are expected in Delhi. After the Supreme Court hearing, the metro cut its closures from 57 stations to 45, from 9 pm on 9 October to 6 pm on 10 October. Northern Railway cancelled 38 of 165 trains due at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm. Business Today ThePrint/PTI
Documented The Supreme Court stepped in, partly. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant ordered that "there shall be no complete prohibition on movement of Metro", saying transport may run "in an aptly regulated manner". It did not overturn the refusal of permission, and said the right to protest "must operate within the framework of the law". The Tribune LiveLaw
Government's position Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court the measures were proportionate after the violence that followed the 20 July march, said women police officers had been harassed by protesters that week, and argued the protest is unlawful without permission. ETV Bharat Read the full government's case.
Gathering carries legal risk. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS are in force in New Delhi district. Joining an unlawful assembly (BNS 189) can bring up to 6 months in jail, or up to 2 years for staying after an order to disperse. Disobeying a public servant's order (BNS 223) can bring up to 6 months, or 1 year if it causes a riot. See the charges in full.
10 October: the timeline
newest first, every entry sourcedMetro cuts closures to 45 stations after Supreme Court order
DMRC said entry and exit will be shut at 45 stations from 9 pm on 9 Oct to 6 pm on 10 Oct, down from the 57 police had sought, in a 'partial modification' of its earlier notice. Interchange stays open at all of them except New Delhi. Documented
Business Today News24Traffic police list 30 diversion points from 6 am Saturday
Delhi Traffic Police said diversions may be enforced at 30 points around Connaught Place, Mandi House, Jantar Mantar and Patel Chowk from 6 am on 10 Oct, and urged people to avoid non-essential travel. Govt position
The StatesmanSG calls new protest venue a 'well-put suggestion'
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court the Centre would consider designating a protest site other than Jantar Mantar and a decision would come soon, ETV Bharat reported. Govt position
ETV Bharat The TribuneOpposition counsel tell SC of 221 CAPF companies, 10 detention centres
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi told the court of '221 CAPF companies...10 detention centres being prepared' and hotels told to stop bookings. These are counsel's submissions, not court findings. Claim
The TribuneSC: right to protest 'must operate within the framework of the law'
The bench questioned holding a demonstration without permission and stressed balancing protest rights with public order, Business Today reported. Documented
Business TodayRailways cancel 38 of 165 trains to New Delhi and Nizamuddin
Northern Railway cancelled at source 38 trains due between 4 am and 2 pm on 10 Oct, citing 'anticipated severe road traffic congestion'. Other Delhi stations run normally. Govt position
ThePrint/PTISupreme Court bars complete shutdown of metro and trains
A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Bagchi and Mohana ordered 'no complete prohibition on movement of metro/trains', with regulated services and widely published advisories. It did not set aside the refusal of permission. Documented
LiveLaw The TribuneDipke says protest will go ahead: 'Arrest me, detain me!'
Speaking in Mumbai, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said activists were ready to be detained and called Jantar Mantar a designated protest site protected by Article 19. Claim
ANI The StatesmanDelhi Police refuse permission for the 10 Oct protest
Joint CP Nupur Prasad cited short notice (application on 7 Oct against a 10-day rule), the CJP not following directions and undertakings earlier, law and order, and public safety and traffic. She warned of 'proper legal action' for violating Section 163. Govt position
ANI India TVAbout 25 FIRs since 2 Oct; police say any gathering is illegal
Police sources told ANI about 25 FIRs had been filed over the anti-CEC protests. DCP Shrishti Pandey said protests are not allowed at Jantar Mantar or anywhere else while restrictions remain. Govt position
ANIMHA approves 221 CAPF companies; 57 metro stations targeted
The News Minute reported 221 CAPF companies approved for 8 to 12 Oct and 23,000+ personnel expected, and that police asked DMRC to shut 57 stations. Its company breakdown adds up to 110, not 221. Documented
The News MinuteThree FIRs name Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi
Delhi Police registered at least three FIRs against the Gandhis for allegedly assaulting and obstructing police during the INDIA bloc protests, ThePrint reported. Documented
ThePrintPolice track 2,800 FRS-flagged people, ask colleges to keep students away
Officials told PTI that SHOs were watching about 2,800 people flagged by facial recognition at the July protest, checking bus bookings, and had discussed stadium detention sites. The FRS figures are not independently verified. Govt position
ThePrint/PTIRahul and Priyanka Gandhi detained again near Jantar Mantar
Police stopped INDIA bloc MPs' buses near the Shangri-La hotel; Rahul Gandhi was carried to a police bus and Priyanka Gandhi carried away while lying on the road, The Week reported. Documented
The WeekCJP tells supporters to 'book train and flight tickets'
Spokesperson Saurav Das said the CJP had informed Parliament Street police and rejected the need for permission. Left student groups and ASAP joined the press conference. Claim
OutlookDipke alleges police notices to keep activists away
Dipke said Chandrapur police in Maharashtra served CJP workers notices not to attend and asked how their travel was funded. The report carried no police response. Claim
Deccan Chronicle/PTIINDIA bloc march on ECI; Rahul Gandhi briefly detained
Opposition MPs marched from Parliament toward the Election Commission and several were briefly detained. BJP's Sambit Patra said Congress wanted 'to establish anarchy'. Documented
Al JazeeraFive Left student groups say they will join on 10 Oct
SFI, AISF, AISA, PSU and AISB said in a joint statement they would join 'in large numbers' and alleged police force against earlier protesters. Claim
DT NextDelhi Police issue protest-coverage advisory for journalists
Police asked journalists to display ID, keep a safe distance and stay distinguishable from protesters, after three women journalists alleged harassment by police on 3 Oct. Govt position
Organiser UNICJP leaders say they expect arrest before 10 Oct
Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka said on X that CJP leaders would be arrested before the protest. They offered no evidence; no such arrests had been reported by 9 Oct evening. Claim
OutlookThree FIRs under BNS 223 over 2 Oct protest, no one named
Police filed two FIRs at Parliament Street and one at Connaught Place for disobeying prohibitory orders. PTI said nearly 1,000 were detained, many later released. Documented
Deccan Chronicle/PTICJP announces 10 Oct Jantar Mantar protest
Dipke called supporters to Jantar Mantar on 10 Oct if CEC Gyanesh Kumar did not resign, saying it would be peaceful. Documented
Outlook500+ arrested at first anti-CEC protest in Delhi
Al Jazeera reported more than 500 arrests in New Delhi by about 3 pm, including Atishi, with at least 11 metro stations shut and Section 163 in force. Documented
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How we got here
sixteen months in five stepsThe voter roll revision
The Election Commission's SIR removes millions of names, starting in Bihar. The opposition calls it "vote chori"; the Commission says it removed dead, shifted and duplicate voters. The Supreme Court upholds it in May 2026.
Voter rolls and the EC →A student movement
Exam leaks give rise to the Cockroach Janta Party online. Its 20 July march turns violent; the Education Minister resigns on 25 July.
The CJP and NEET →The commissioners' dissent
A report says two election commissioners objected at least 14 times. The CJP and opposition demand the Chief Election Commissioner resign.
The dissent notes →Protests and FIRs
Anti-CEC protests in Delhi lead to detentions and about 25 FIRs, three of them over the 7 October march by Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.
Earlier protests →Jantar Mantar
The CJP's call to gather despite the refusal of permission.
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Questions people ask
Is the 10 October protest at Jantar Mantar allowed?
No. Delhi Police refused permission on 9 October, citing short notice, breaches at an earlier protest, law and order, and traffic. The Supreme Court did not overturn that refusal. Prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163 are in force in New Delhi district.
Is the Delhi Metro running on 10 October?
Partly. After the Supreme Court said there can be no complete shutdown, DMRC closed entry and exit at 45 stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House and Kashmere Gate, from 9 pm on 9 October to 6 pm on 10 October. Interchange stays open at all of them except New Delhi.
Which trains are cancelled on 10 October?
Northern Railway cancelled 38 of the 165 trains due at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin between 4 am and 2 pm. Other Delhi stations, including Anand Vihar, Old Delhi and Sarai Rohilla, run normally.
What is the punishment for joining an unlawful assembly in Delhi?
Under BNS Section 189, up to 6 months in jail, a fine, or both; up to 2 years for staying after a lawful order to disperse or carrying a deadly weapon. Disobeying a public servant's order under BNS 223 carries up to 6 months, or 1 year if it endangers life or causes a riot.
Who is behind the Cockroach Janta Party?
It was founded online on 16 May 2026 by Abhijeet Dipke, who acknowledges doing social media work for the AAP from 2020 to 2023. Claims that it is funded from abroad, including by the Human Rights Foundation or George Soros, have no published evidence.
Why do protesters want the Chief Election Commissioner to resign?
They blame Gyanesh Kumar for the SIR voter roll deletions and point to a report that two election commissioners objected at least 14 times. The Election Commission says its decisions were unanimous and that the SIR removed ineligible names.
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