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Contempt Petition Challenges Delhi Metro Closures After Supreme Court Transport Order
Nyaya Prep • Published • Updated • 3 min read
A contempt petition was filed in the Supreme Court alleging that transport restrictions continued despite its October 9 directions against a complete shutdown of Delhi Metro and railway services.
The earlier Bench had permitted proportionate regulation of services but expressed concern about blanket restrictions on essential transport.
Background and legal issue
Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi alleged that Metro entry gates remained closed and train services were restricted ahead of the October 10 protests. He named senior Home Ministry, Delhi Police and Metro officials as proposed respondents.
Legal reasoning and context
The earlier Bench had permitted proportionate regulation of services but expressed concern about blanket restrictions on essential transport. The new petition asserts wilful disobedience; that assertion has not been adjudicated.
Legal effect and next step
The petitioner seeks restoration of regulated transport operations and transparent public advisories. The Supreme Court has not yet determined whether contempt occurred.
Bench: Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana (earlier order)
Act: Contempt of Courts Act, 1971; Constitution of India
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Nyaya Prep report prepared on 10 October 2026. Party allegations are attributed as such; no unpublished finding is assumed.
- Contempt and Public Transport
- 10 October 2026