Delhi HC Asks Police to Decide on Fresh Plea for UGC Regulations Protest by Karni Sena
Raj Shekhawat wants a fresh police decision on a Jantar Mantar protest against UGC equity regulations after the court rejected more time for the review.
- On Monday, the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Police to decide on a fresh application by Kshatriya Karni Sena president Raj Shekhawat seeking permission to hold a peaceful protest against UGC Equity Regulations, 2026, at Jantar Mantar on September 20.
- Earlier, police denied permission for a September 6 demonstration, citing security concerns for the BRICS Summit-2026 occurring September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam, prompting Shekhawat to reschedule the event to September 20.
- Organizers oppose the UGC Equity Regulations, 2026, specifically arguing that Clause 3 excludes general-category students from equal protection and the framework lacks procedural safeguards against malicious complaints.
- Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma ordered authorities to process the application within one week, setting a strict September 14 deadline while rejecting police counsel's request for additional time until September 16-17.
- This legal challenge follows an earlier dispute where Shekhawat claimed house arrest, though police clarified he remained free; the petitioner aims to use the demonstration for "expressing views and grievances concerning reservation policies.
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Delhi High Court Directs Police to Reconsider Protest Application
Delhi High Court instructs the police to reevaluate Kshatriya Karni Sena's new protest request against UGC regulations. The demonstration, scheduled for September 20 at Jantar Mantar, aims to voice opposition to reservation policies. The court acknowledged the application changes and invited authorities to consider lawful conditions.
Delhi High Court Directs Police to Decide Raj Shekhawat's UGC Equity Protest Plea by September 14
The Delhi High Court has directed Delhi Police to decide by September 14 on Kshatriya Karni Sena chief Raj Shekhawat's plea to protest UGC equity regulations at Jantar Mantar.
Delhi HC directs police to decide within one week Karni Sena’s plea to hold protest at Jantar Mantar - The Tribune
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the city police to decide within a week a plea by Kshatriya Karni Sena president Raj Shekhawat seeking permission to hold a protest against the recently notified UGC equity regulations at Jantar Mantar here.
The Economic Times
Delhi HC asks police to decide on fresh plea for UGC regulations protest by Karni Sena
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi Police to review a new protest application. This application seeks permission for a demonstration on September 20. The Kshatriya Karni Sena president filed the plea after an earlier rejection. The proposed protest opposes UGC Equity Regulations and reservation policies. Police must decide on the application within one week.
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