POLITICS

Delhi Police Enforce Prohibitory Orders Across New Delhi, Except Jantar Mantar, Ahead of Planned Parliament March

Delhi Police have placed a blanket ban on public gatherings across the New Delhi district under Section 163 of the BNSS, sparing only Jantar Mantar Road. No permission has been granted for a march to Parliament scheduled for 20 July 2026, and citizens are warned against unauthorised protests.

By Open Vaartha Desk · 2026-07-19

TL;DR

Delhi Police ban all protests in New Delhi except Jantar Mantar and deny permission for a July 20 march to Parliament.

Key points

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS apply to the whole New Delhi district except Jantar Mantar Road.
No permission has been granted for a march to Parliament scheduled for 20 July 2026.
Citizens are advised to avoid unauthorised gatherings; violations can lead to detention and fines.
The advisory was issued by the Lieutenant Governor’s office on 20 July 2026 and circulated via official social media.

Delhi Police issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS on July 19, 2026, covering the entire New Delhi district except for the designated protest zone on Jantar Mantar Road. The orders, posted on official channels and circulated through local media, bar any public assembly, procession or demonstration without prior clearance. Authorities emphasized that the measure is temporary and aimed at preventing disorder ahead of upcoming national events.The advisory also confirms that no permission has been sought or granted for a planned march to Parliament scheduled for July 20, 2026. Under the BNSS, organizers must apply at least ten days before the intended date and obtain written approval from the district commissioner and the police commissioner. Failure to secure such clearance renders any gathering illegal, exposing participants to potential arrest, fines, or dispersal orders.Police officials have urged citizens to respect the prohibitory orders and refrain from joining any unauthorised procession. The Delhi Police command has pledged to monitor social media, deploy rapid response teams, and use crowd‑control equipment if necessary. Violations may result in immediate detention, seizure of equipment, and filing of criminal charges under Sections 144 and 153 of the Indian Penal Code. The emphasis is on maintaining public peace, safety and security.Jantar Mantar remains the sole lawful venue for public demonstrations in Delhi, provided organizers secure the required clearance. The Lieutenant Governor’s office, through its @LtGovDelhi Twitter handle, reiterated the advisory on July 20, 2026, and tagged the hashtags #DPUpdates and #PublicAdvisory to broaden reach. Analysts note that the strict enforcement reflects heightened security concerns ahead of the parliamentary session, and they advise activists to explore alternative channels such as digital petitions or written submissions.