**Headline: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notices Over Alleged Delhi Metro Shutdown During Protests** The Supreme Court of India, on 11 October 2026, issued notices in a contempt petition alleging that authorities failed to comply with its earlier directions concerning Metro and railway services in Delhi during protests held on 10 October. A Bench comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana held that the petitioners had made out a *prima facie* case and directed the alleged contemnors to file counter-affidavits, including a compliance report, by 13 October 2026. The petition, filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi, names Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Chairperson D. Thara. It alleges that transport restrictions continued despite the Supreme Court’s order of 9 October, which had directed authorities to reconsider measures that effectively imposed a complete prohibition on essential public transport during the planned protests. The restrictions followed a protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other groups at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission. Several Metro stations were closed, and train services faced restrictions, prompting petitions challenging the impact of these measures on public movement and access to transport. During the special hearing, the Supreme Court also addressed broader concerns about freedom of movement, peaceful assembly, alleged unlawful detention and access to justice. It emphasised that Metro and railway services should operate normally unless restrictions were justified by a public-order situation. The Court also addressed the removal of barricades where unnecessary, restoration of internet services and the need to ensure that lawyers could discharge their professional duties without obstruction. The proceedings raise important questions about the balance between maintaining public order and protecting citizens’ constitutional rights. Although authorities may impose lawful and proportionate restrictions in appropriate circumstances, the allegations before the Court concern whether the measures taken were consistent with its earlier directions. The matter is listed for further consideration on 13 October 2026. The allegations of contempt remain to be adjudicated, and the issuance of notice does not amount to a final finding that the respondents have committed contempt of court. **Source:** India Today, ThePrint (PTI), Bar & Bench and LiveLaw reports published on 11 October 2026.