Delhi Police file FIRs over unauthorized INDIA bloc march to Supreme Court

Delhi Police have registered two first information reports at Barakhamba Road and Tilak Marg police stations following an unpermitted protest march by INDIA bloc leaders towards the Supreme Court.

Authorities confirmed that organizers had not secured permission for the demonstration, which was held to challenge Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Security personnel intervened to enforce public order after demonstrators allegedly breached police barricades using a mini-truck and left graffiti on public roads in central Delhi.

What happened during the protest

The march drew several senior opposition figures, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee.

Demonstrators attempted to march along Barakhamba Road towards the apex court. Rather than abiding by established protest guidelines, crowds pushed forward against police lines. Video footage and police reports documented unauthorized movement through barricaded zones, prompting swift action from law enforcement officers tasked with keeping the capital's administrative core secure and functional.

Deficiencies in the Supreme Court petition

Following the march, eleven opposition leaders submitted a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution to challenge the Election Commission’s roll revision procedures. However, the petition hit immediate administrative hurdles within the judiciary.

The Supreme Court Registry identified 14 defects in the opposition's filing. Judicial officials also sought clarification on why Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi were personally cited as respondents in the petition.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant had earlier declined an informal meeting requested by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, advising the leaders that sub judice matters must follow standard judicial channels rather than political representations.

Security measures across Delhi

To ensure institutional security and prevent disruption to regular civic life, security forces have maintained strict vigilance across key government zones. Over the weekend, 45 metro stations faced temporary restrictions and border checkpoints were intensified to prevent unrest.

Delhi Police have formally approached the Union Home Ministry to extend the deployment of 273 Central Armed Police Forces companies until 20 October. Law enforcement cited the necessity of safeguarding sensitive installations, including Parliament House, India Gate, Jantar Mantar, and the Election Commission, ensuring the capital remains orderly and protected against further disruptions.