What happened: Delhi High Court, Justice Amit Mahajan, and the Jantar Mantar protest petition
On 8 August 2026, the Delhi High Court raised concerns about using Jantar Mantar as a designated venue for public agitation. In oral remarks, Justice Amit Mahajan questioned whether public agitation should occur in the middle of the national capital area.
The court’s concerns came during a hearing of a petition seeking directions to Delhi Police to decide a permission request for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on 10 August.
Who approached the court and what was sought
The petition was filed by the All India Dalit Christian Rights Protection Committee. The petition requested the Delhi High Court to direct the Delhi Police to decide the committee’s request for permission to hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on 10 August.
Background: why protest venue and police permission matter
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