Delhi protest on E20 policy denied over law-and-order concerns
In short
Authorities told the Delhi High Court they had rejected a protest against the E20 ethanol blending policy at Jantar Mantar. They said the area has law-and-order concerns.
A writ petition has been filed against the refusal and wants permission for an October 2 protest with safety limits. The court’s next step is not stated.
What the reporting says
Authorities told the Delhi High Court they rejected permission for a protest against the E20 ethanol blending policy at Jantar Mantar, citing the law-and-order situation there. A writ petition has also been filed challenging the rejection and seeking permission for an October 2 demonstration with reasonable participant and safety conditions. The reporting does not say how the court will rule.
Why it matters
Authorities told the Delhi High Court they rejected permission for a protest against the E20 ethanol blending policy at Jantar Mantar because of the law-and-order situation. A writ petition challenges that refusal and seeks a direction to allow an October 2 demonstration with safety and participant limits. The source does not state the court’s response or the petitioners’ identities.