New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a plea filed by the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) challenging the Delhi Police's refusal to grant permission for a proposed protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar, after the police sought time to obtain instructions.

Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma, appearing for the Delhi Police, sought time until Tuesday to take instructions on the plea.

Senior advocates Siddharth Luthra and Vivek Tankha appeared for IYC. The court allowed the police counsel's request and listed the matter for hearing on Tuesday.

The plea has been filed by IYC national president Uday Bhanu Chib, challenging the Delhi Police order dated October 1 r...