Contempt plea filed in Supreme Court over Delhi transit shutdown during anti-CEC protest

An advocate has filed a contempt plea in the Supreme Court against the continued shutdown of public transport in Delhi during protests against the Chief Election Commissioner. Advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi argued that the transit closure violates the Supreme Court's October 9 order, which specifically directed authorities not to impose blanket restrictions that cause hardship to ordinary commuters.

The shutdown has disrupted metro and bus services across the capital, affecting millions of daily travelers. The plea contends that authorities have disregarded the court's earlier directive by continuing the transit ban without considering alternatives that could balance public order concerns with citizens' right to mobility.

The matter highlights the tension between managing street protests and protecting the fundamental rights of commuters. The Supreme Court's previous order had emphasized the need for proportionate and targeted measures rather than sweeping shutdowns affecting entire transport networks.