How Jantar Mantar became Delhi’s designated protest site | Explained

Supreme Court of India directed the Centre to consider a plea seeking to discontinue Jantar Mantar as a designated site for protests and designate Ramlila Maidan instead as the principal protest venue for Delhi

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and Delhi authorities for their responses. A PIL seeks designated protest sites, citing Jantar Mantar's lack of amenities. The court noted Jantar Mantar's unsuitability for holding protests and basic facilities. Petitioner mentioned potential marches and police actions to preve

Considering the proximity of Jantar Mantar to Parliament, Central Vista and other government establishments, the petitioner suggested designating Ramlila Maidan or another sufficiently large and secure ground as the principal protest venue.

2 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 12:29 AM IST The protest was called off on July 25 following the resignation of Pradhan as Union Education Minister. Following the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP’s) warning that it would resume its protest if all FIRs lodged against the protestors are not immediately withdrawn, the Delhi Pol