New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Supreme Court on 15 October sought a response from Union Government and Delhi Police on plea challenging de-notification of Jantar Mantar as designated protest site.

The court was hearing a matter regarding the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. The writ petition was filed challenging the Standing Order dated October 11, whereby Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a designated protest site and three alternative venues have been notified.

The petition was filed by advocate Swaty Singh, arguing that the relocation of protests to distant and outlying areas may render the fundamental right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression ineffective.

Responding to the plea, former judge ...