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Supreme Court Hears Multiple Cases Related to Delhi Protests and Voter Registration

The Supreme Court addresses issues including voter registration anomalies, Metro operations, police actions during protests, and the treatment of journalists.

16 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Supreme Court has received petitions concerning the use of Form 6 for re-enlisting voters who were previously left out during the Special Inclusion Register (SIR) process. Petitioners argue that this requirement leads to a 'fundamental anomaly,' as Form 6 necessitates that applicants affirm they are registering for the first time, despite their prior registration attempts.

In a related matter, the court has agreed to manage the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) move aimed at restoring deleted voters as fresh voters. This application urges the court to instruct the ECI to create a mechanism for the reinstatement of deleted voters without mandating them to apply as new applicants.

Amid these legal proceedings, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) addressed the Supreme Court regarding the operational status of Metro services amid ongoing protests. The DMRC stated that no trains were canceled during the protests on October 10, 2026, with 271 trains running according to schedule, despite a slight reduction in commuter traffic compared to a typical Saturday.

The DMRC further clarified that while the total ridership was lower than usual, with approximately 2.6 million commuters using the service, all 258 stations remained fully operational. This statement was made in the context of contempt proceedings initiated by the Supreme Court concerning restrictions on Metro and railway services during the protests.

In another development, petitions were filed alleging police excesses during the protests in Delhi. Detainees are calling for an independent inquiry into police actions, the preservation of CCTV footage, and the return of their seized belongings, as these matters come under the court's purview. Furthermore, the court has issued a directive that no coercive action should be taken against a female journalist, who has raised allegations against a Delhi police officer, awaiting a proper investigation into her claims.

Lastly, the Delhi Police informed the Supreme Court that permission for protests at Jantar Mantar was denied due to previous violence during a protests organized by the Citizens for Justice and Peace on July 20. This highlighted the complexities surrounding public gatherings and security measures in the capital.

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