The Supreme Court has refused to issue immediate directions against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)’s Tiranga March in Central Park, Connaught Place, Delhi
Updated: October 16, 2026, 12:47 PM IST
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‘Show wisdom or else…’: CJP receives relief from SC CJI as Surya Kant gives major ruling on Tiranga March
Abhijeet Dipke’s CJP is expected to take out a Tiranga March in Connaught Place todayEven before this, the CJP has received a major relief from the Supreme CourtMeanwhile, businessmen who were opposing the CJP’s Tiranga March have suffered a setbackYes, the Supreme Court bench of CJI Surya Kant has refused to issue immediate instructions against the protest being held today in Central Park, Connaught Place, by the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’Businessmen are worried that their business may suffer losses during the festive season.
A petition was filed in the Supreme Court against the “Lahar Do Tiranga March” announced by the CJP in Connaught Place, DelhiOn Friday, lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai expressed concern about the losses faced by businessesHe argued that the CJP protest was harming their businessesThe Supreme Court declined to issue any directives on this matterHowever, the Supreme Court advised the CJP and expressed hope that it would act wisely and avoid inconvenience to the public.
What the Supreme Court said
The Supreme Court bench headed by CJI Surya Kant noted that a similar case was pending in the Delhi High CourtCJI Surya Kant told lawyer Dehadrai, “We hope everyone will exercise understanding… Small shopkeepers earn their livelihoods during these timesWe understand the hardship and suffering this will cause entire families.”
What did Justice Wagachi say?
Justice Bagchi, who was part of the bench, said, “Some want to protest, some want to sell peanuts, and some want to maintain law and orderAll these things are interconnectedIf business is harmed, we will use our powers under constitutional jurisdictionWhen such a situation arises, it will be considered.”
Meanwhile, lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai said, “The NDMC closed Central Park late last night, which means no business will be able to take place there.” Justice Bagchi said, “If we find this action unreasonable, this court has sufficient jurisdiction under public law and the law of compensation.” The case has been scheduled for hearing on October 26-27.
