New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Is Delhi's Jantar Mantar no longer a suitable venue for public protests? The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre, the Delhi government, and the Delhi Police Commissioner to weigh in on the safety and logistical concerns regarding protests at Jantar Mantar, according to a Bar and Bench report.

For years, Jantar Mantar has been one of Delhi's principal venues for public demonstrations. It has hosted several protests, including Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement, the 2012 Nirbhaya protests, the 2023 wrestlers' agitation and the most recent students' anti-NEET leak protest.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was hearing a plea on the matter, ...