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AISA president Neha Bora teases announcement, says ‘stay ready’

All India Students' Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora has hinted at an upcoming announcement, asking followers to “watch closely” and “stay ready”.

In a post on X, Bora wrote: “Do I have your attention? Watch closely. Stay ready. Time & Venue incoming.”

The post, accompanied by a photograph of Bora holding a handwritten message with the same text, did not specify the nature of the announcement or provide details about the proposed time and venue.

Bora's post comes amid heightened political activity in Delhi, though it did not explicitly link the message to any ongoing protest or event.

Dipke's family alleges police delayed release after funeral

The family of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday accused Delhi Police of delaying his release despite repeated pleas to let him attend his grandmother’s funeral.

Dipke, along with CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, was detained ahead of the party’s protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday. All three were released on Sunday after being produced before an executive magistrate, on condition that they would not “breach peace” for a year.

Dipke’s grandmother, Savitribai Shankarrao Dipke, 85, died in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district on Saturday after a prolonged illness. Her last rites were held on Sunday morning.

His uncle, Vilas Dipke, alleged he repeatedly pleaded with police to release Abhijeet in time for the funeral.

“I pleaded with the Delhi police with folded hands at least 10 times to release Abhijeet so he could attend the funeral,” Vilas said.

Delhi Police claimed Dipke had been informed of the death and offered assistance to travel home. The CJP has called for a protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in voter roll revision.

Supreme Court posts Delhi protest petitions for October 13 hearing

The Supreme Court directed authorities to ensure free movement, normal Metro services and uninterrupted internet access, subject to legal requirements and public order. It also ordered the removal of barricades, prohibited illegal detentions and protected peaceful assembly in areas outside the operation of Section 163 BNSS orders.

The hearing concluded, with the matter listed for Tuesday ( October 13)

Supreme Court urges peaceful protests, tags petitions for Tuesday

Justice V Mohana urged those present in court to commit to peaceful protests and refrain from instigating others.

“If you are seriously interested in public welfare, please undertake that you will all protest peacefully and not instigate any other person,” Justice Mohana said, reported the Bar and Bench.

Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the court was duty-bound to protect fundamental rights under Article 32 of the Constitution.

Dictating the order, Justice Bagchi said all matters, including unlisted petitions, applications and impleadment pleas, would be tagged with the main matters on Tuesday. The directions include interim orders passed so far.

Supreme Court orders removal of Section 163 board from premises

The Supreme Court has directed authorities to remove the board announcing the imposition of Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in and around its premises.

The bench said the board could create apprehension among people seeking access to the Supreme Court and other courts.

“We direct authorities to take down the board so that there is no apprehension to access justice through ingress and egress into Supreme Court and any other court of law,” the bench said as quoted by The Hindu.

Supreme Court orders uninterrupted internet, restricts detentions

The Supreme Court has directed that internet services in Delhi remain undisturbed amid restrictions imposed ahead of the protests.

When Solicitor General Tushar Mehta responded, “but if law requires...”, Justice Joymalya Bagchi said people could not be detained except in accordance with the law.

“There shall not be legal detentions of people except save by law, particularly of people beyond the areas. Peaceful and unarmed assemblage of people in areas beyond Section 163 is in operation,” Justice Bagchi said, reported The Hindu.

Supreme Court orders normal Metro services, review of Delhi barricades

The Supreme Court has directed that metro and rail services in Delhi function normally, with restrictions permitted only when required to maintain public order under Article 19(2) of the Constitution.

The bench also ordered authorities to allow the free movement of people and traffic in the city, subject to traffic regulations.

It directed officials to review the barricades imposed across Delhi immediately, taking into account law and order concerns and traffic conditions.

“Metro and rail facilities shall function normally, unless regulations are required to be imposed, keeping in mind disturbance to public order as envisaged under Article 19(2) of the Constitution,” the order stated as quoted by the Bar and Bench.

On movement across the city, the bench said free movement of people and traffic should be permitted, subject to traffic rules. It added that the need for barricades must be reviewed forthwith.

Supreme Court Issues notice to authorities in Delhi contempt plea

The Supreme Court has directed the authorities concerned to respond to a contempt petition challenging restrictions imposed in Delhi, asking them to file affidavits and a compliance report.

The bench said it had considered the submissions made by lawyers and the contents of the contempt petition before deciding to issue notice to the alleged contemnors.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested the court to issue notice instead of a show-cause notice.

Justice Joymalya Bagchi then directed the alleged contemnors to file affidavits responding to the contempt petition and submit a compliance report on the terms of the court’s earlier order.

The bench also directed that the other unlisted petitions mentioned during the hearing be served on the Solicitor General’s office during the day.

Supreme Court reiterates order to review closure of 57 Metro stations

The bench said it had reviewed the submissions and reaffirmed the directions issued in its October 9 order.

“Having heard all pleadings, we are of the considered view that our earlier October 9 order inter alia held as follows. Authorities were directed on October 9 was directed to revisit the closure of 57 Metro stations, keeping in mind the operation of Metro services may be regulated but not prohibited in appropriate cases out rightly,” the Bench said, reported The Hidu.

The bench added that the earlier order required authorities to publicise their revised decision widely to prevent inconvenience to commuters.

“The order had also asked authorities to widely publish the reconsidered decision to avoid inconvenience. The October 9 had order publication of traffic advisories,” it adds.

Justice Bagchi says restrictions around public buildings often go unenforced

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought instructions from the government on the Section 163 BNSS order imposed in and around the Supreme Court premises, prompting lawyers to urge the court to direct its immediate removal.

Mehta said the Supreme Court area fell within the four-kilometre radius covered by the restrictions.

Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that restrictive orders were imposed around government buildings and public installations but were not always enforced.

The exchange took place during the hearing on petitions challenging mass detentions and restrictions on movement in Delhi.