Kapil Sibal backs SC directions on Delhi protests
In short
Kapil Sibal praised the Supreme Court after it told the Centre to keep Metro services normal and internet access running during Delhi protests.
The court also said peaceful protesters, lawyers and journalists should not be unlawfully detained or blocked from work. It is not clear yet how the Centre will respond to the notice.
What the reporting says
Kapil Sibal welcomed the Supreme Court’s directions on Delhi protests after the court told the Centre to ensure normal Metro services and uninterrupted internet access. The court also said peaceful protesters, lawyers and journalists should not be unlawfully detained or prevented from doing their duties, and it issued notice to the Centre over alleged violations of an earlier order. The immediate consequence is fresh judicial scrutiny of the government’s response.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court’s directions put pressure on the Centre to maintain basic services and avoid unlawful detentions during the Delhi protests. Sibal’s comments reflect support for the court’s stance, while the notice suggests the matter may continue in court. The source does not say what the alleged earlier order violations were or what the Centre’s response will be.