Supreme Court To Hear Pleas Challenging Delhi Metro Station Closures Amid Anti-CEC Protests

The Hindu•Published: Oct 13, 2026 08:28 AM IST

The Supreme Court is set to hear pleas challenging the closure of several metro stations in Delhi amid intense protests led by opposition leaders against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrations follow allegations of large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Metro Station Closures: The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing on pleas contesting the shutdown of multiple Delhi metro stations during the ongoing demonstrations.
CAPF Deployment Extension: Delhi Police requested an extension of 273 companies of Central Armed Police Forces until October 20 to maintain public order.
Opposition Petition: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition figures filed a joint petition and marched to the Supreme Court challenging election irregularities.

The Context & Background

Opposition leaders and civil society members launched a 'March for Democracy' in central Delhi to protest the ECI's handling of electoral rolls and alleged unilateral power use by the Chief Election Commissioner.

Why it matters:These protests and legal challenges highlight escalating tensions between the Indian opposition and election authorities over electoral transparency. The court's intervention on metro closures and voter list revisions carries significant implications for democratic rights and institutional accountability.

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