CJP Jantar Mantar Protest 2.0: Lawyers Detained Near Supreme Court Amid Demand for Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

Several lawyers protesting against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar were detained by Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel near the Supreme Court on Saturday, October 10, while marching towards Jantar Mantar. The lawyers were stopped at barricades on Bhagwan Das Road after marching for around 100 yards, as security was tightened across the national capital ahead of the proposed demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

The detentions came amid a wider crackdown on protesters seeking Kumar’s resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and issues related to voter registration. Several student activists and other demonstrators were also detained in different parts of Delhi. ‘Arrest Hone Ke Liye Aaya Hun’: Abhijeet Dipke’s Face-Off With Delhi Police Inside Flight Goes Viral (Video).

Lawyers Detained Near Supreme Court While Marching to Jantar Mantar

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Lawyers Detained Near Supreme Court

The lawyers, dressed in formal suits, were marching towards Jantar Mantar carrying posters and raising slogans demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Police personnel stopped them near Gate C of the Supreme Court before they could proceed further. One of the lawyers told reporters that the group had been allowed to march for approximately 100 yards before being stopped at the barricades. Police and paramilitary personnel subsequently escorted the protesters to detention buses.

Women lawyers were stopped by women personnel, according to reports. The exact number of lawyers detained, the grounds for their detention and details of their subsequent release were not immediately available.

Why Are Protesters Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation?

The proposed CJP demonstration at Jantar Mantar centres on allegations of irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls and concerns regarding Form 6, which eligible citizens use to apply for inclusion in voter lists. Nitin Nabin Accuses INDIA Bloc, CJP of Conspiring to Destabilise India Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest.

The protesters have demanded Kumar’s resignation over these issues. The allegations are part of the political dispute surrounding the electoral roll revision process and have prompted demonstrations by activists and opposition-linked groups.

Delhi Police had denied permission for the proposed CJP demonstration, citing security concerns and procedural requirements. Authorities also referred to concerns over compliance with protest rules following an earlier demonstration.

Delhi Police Tighten Security Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protest

Security arrangements were intensified across Delhi ahead of the planned demonstration. According to reports, around 25,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed across the capital, with surveillance stepped up at sensitive locations, including railway stations, bus terminals and city borders.

Restrictions were also imposed at several Delhi Metro stations, while barricades and additional security personnel were deployed around key areas. Police detained multiple groups attempting to reach the designated protest site.

The lawyers’ detention near the Supreme Court was among several such actions taken on Saturday as authorities sought to prevent protesters from assembling at Jantar Mantar without permission.

CJP Leaders Also Detained in Delhi

The security action extended to CJP leadership. The party claimed that its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, along with leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were detained by Delhi Police from inside an aircraft shortly after it landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The detentions took place ahead of the party’s planned demonstration against Kumar. The developments added to tensions surrounding the protest, which has drawn participation and support from various activists and student organisations.

The situation in Delhi remained tense on Saturday as police continued monitoring the movement of protesters and enforcing security restrictions around the planned demonstration.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 10, 2026 01:14 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).