SC directs authorities to ensure unrestricted movement of people and peaceful gatherers are not illegally detained

New Delhi, October 11
The Supreme Court today directed authorities to ensure that people gathering peacefully are not illegally detained and that the free movement of people is allowed, subject to traffic regulations. It also called for a review of barricading arrangements in Delhi and directed the Centre to ensure that metro services operate according to their normal schedule and that internet services remain uninterrupted, subject to law and order requirements.

The court said metro and train services should function normally in accordance with the prevailing law and order situation. It further directed that lawyers must not be obstructed from discharging their professional duties.

Issuing notice to the Centre on a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against authorities over alleged violations of its directions, the Supreme Court said it would hear all parties and ensure that no inconvenience was caused.