New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) In a special sitting on Sunday, the Supreme Court directed that no individual shall be detained except in accordance with the procedure established by law, particularly in connection with the assembly of peaceful and unarmed people outside areas where prohibitory orders are in force.
A Bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also directed the authorities to remove, if not already done, the notice announcing the imposition of Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in the area surrounding the Supreme Court. The direction was aimed at ensuring that there was no apprehension regarding access to justice, including entry to and exit from any court of law.
The Court further directed that metro and railway services should operate normally unless restrictions were necessary to address disturbances to public order, as envisaged under Article 19(2) of the Constitution. The apex court directed authorities to ensure free movement across Delhi, review barricades in light of law-and-order and traffic conditions, and restore internet services. It also ordered that metro and rail services continue normally, subject to necessary public-order restrictions.
The Bench issued notice to the alleged contemnors, seeking their responses to the contempt petition and a compliance report by Tuesday. It further directed that no advocate be obstructed from discharging professional duties and said the other petitions mentioned during the hearing would be tagged with the contempt proceedings.
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