Rush Hour: SC bars blanket closure of metro ahead of CEC protests, Delhi becomes fortress and more

What happened: The Supreme Court barred Delhi authorities from fully shutting metro services during a planned protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, requiring services to run in a regulated manner. Key numbers: 57 metro stations set for gate closures from 9 pm Friday; 23,000 security personnel expected; 7,000 CRPF brought in; internet suspended around Why it matters: The court weighed the government's assurance that closures would be reconsidered on proportionality grounds, leaving it unclear whether the metro authority will revise its notification.

The Supreme Court barred Delhi authorities from fully shutting metro services during a planned protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, requiring services to run in a regulated manner.

The court weighed the government's assurance that closures would be reconsidered on proportionality grounds, leaving it unclear whether the metro authority will revise its notification.