India
oi-Ashish Rana
The Supreme Court will hold a special hearing on Sunday, 11 October, on a plea seeking contempt action against Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan over the alleged failure to follow its October 9 directions on public transport restrictions in Delhi ahead of the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest.
The Supreme Court will hold a special hearing on Sunday, October 11, concerning a contempt plea against Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan for allegedly failing to implement its October 9 directions on Delhi public transport restrictions ahead of a CJP protest.
Supreme Court Schedules Special Hearing On 11 October
A special Bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana will hear the matter, according to a report by Bar and Bench. The plea has been filed by Shailendra Mani Tripathi, who has alleged non-compliance with the court’s directions.
The petition seeks contempt action against the Union home secretary over the alleged violation of the Supreme Court’s order.
Plea Raises Questions Over Compliance With Court Directions
The contempt plea concerns directions issued by the Supreme Court on 9 October regarding restrictions on public transport in Delhi in view of the planned CJP protest.
The petitioner has alleged that the authorities did not comply with the directions. The special hearing will bring the issue of compliance before the court for consideration.
CJP Protest And Delhi Restrictions In Focus
The matter comes amid preparations for the proposed CJP protest in the national capital. The restrictions on public transport and the authorities’ response to the protest have become central to the legal challenge.
The Supreme Court’s hearing on Sunday will focus on the contempt plea and the allegations concerning the 9 October directions. Further details are awaited as the matter comes up before the special Bench.
