Order: With regard to the allegations, Mr Mehta... ... Supreme Court Sunday Hearing Against Detentions & Curbs During Delhi Protests [Live Updates]

Order: With regard to the allegations, Mr Mehta orally denies and disputes. He contends that the Delhi Metro was functioning normally, however some entry points had been closed. (45 out of 303 stations had been closed). With regard to anxious concern expressed that the essential services remain suspended, he assured this court that all stations of metro railway are open since 10 pm yesterday, trains are functioning normally and internet connection is restored. With regard to a serious insinuation that S.163 BNSS has been camped in and around Supreme Court premises, Mr Mehta sought time to take instructions.

Gopal S: It has to be listed immediately.

JBagchi: All govt installations have S.163 imposed, but they are not enforced

Sr Adv PV Dinesh: 163 is imposed, I was infront of court.

J Bagchi: We will take care of it.

Order: In summary, the authorities concerned had been directed to revisit the earlier notification issued by DMRC of closure of 57 railway stations keeping in mind that metro operations and other railway services may be regulated but not prohibited in approprite cases. The order had also directed the authorities to publish the reconsidered decision. Thirdly, the order had directed fresh traffic advisories in respect of free movement of vehicles. Order also called for compliance affidavit by authorities.