India, Oct. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Sunday ordered that peaceful, unarmed protester cannot be detained except in accordance with the "procedure established by law", while further directing that metro and railway services in Delhi operate normally, internet connectivity remain undisturbed and free movement of people be restored. The court also ordered authorities to remove a notice imposing prohibitory restrictions around the Supreme Court and other court complexes to ensure unhindered "access to justice".

A special bench of justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the directions after an urgent hearing on petitions alleging mass detentions, restrictions on movement, suspension of internet services and non-compliance with the court...