No permission for march, prohibitory orders in force: Cops

An earlier public advisory posted to X by the account DCP Delhi Police, said “No permission has been sought or granted” for the proposed march

Published on: Jul 19, 2026, 22:54:11 IST

By Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi

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Ahead of the proposed march to Parliament led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Delhi Police on Sunday said that no permission had been sought and warned that prohibitory orders were in force across New Delhi district.

Public meetings, assembly of five or more persons, carrying banners, placards, etc, shouting slogans, processions in any public place within the area were prohibited in New Delhi district, the police said in an order. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

An order signed by assistant commissioner of police Ajay Sharma said public meetings, assembly of five or more persons, carrying of fire-arms, banners, placards, lathis etc, shouting of slogans, making of speeches, processions and demonstrations, picketing or dharnas in any public place within the area were prohibited.

“The specific area covered by this prohibitory order will be the whole area of Sub Division Parliament Street, excluding the exempted area of Jantar Mantar Road,” it said, that the order would remain in force for 60 days (until 22 August) unless withdrawn earlier.

An earlier public advisory posted to X by the account DCP Delhi Police, said “no permission has been sought or granted” for the proposed march.

As the protest coincides with the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, it further said “strict security arrangements are in place to ensure public safety, security of protectees, and the protection of vital government installations.”

Warning of legal action, the advisory and the order said, “Any person violating these prohibitory orders shall be liable for prosecution under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other applicable provisions of law.”

Delhi Police also appealed to the public to comply with the restrictions. “Delhi Police appeals to all citizens to respect the law, refrain from participating in any unauthorised gathering or march, and cooperate in maintaining public peace, safety and security,” advisory said.

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Hemani Bhandari
Hemani Bhandari is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times in New Delhi, where she reports on crime, policing, governance and social issues. With over a decade of experience in journalism, she specialises in combining on-ground reporting with evidence-based storytelling to examine the human impact of public policy, law enforcement and urban governance. Over the years, she has reported extensively on major developments in the capital, including crime investigations, civic challenges, protests, and issues affecting vulnerable communities. As a Special Correspondent, she focuses on producing exclusive investigations, enterprise stories and long-form features that go beyond daily news cycles. She has a keen interest in using public records, official data and field reporting to uncover systemic issues and present complex subjects in an accessible manner. A graduate of the Asian College of Journalism, Hemani believes in rigorous, ethical and evidence-based reporting. She is passionate about investigative journalism and continuously seeks to expand her skills in data journalism, open-source investigations and digital reporting techniques.Read More

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