Supreme Court Steps In Over Delhi Crackdown: 5 Big Orders On Detentions, Metro, Internet

The Supreme Court held an unusual Sunday hearing amid a fierce row over restrictions imposed in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party’s protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.The court laid down key directions on detentions, Metro and rail services, internet access, barricades and freedom of movement. It also issued notices on a contempt petition against senior officials and sought a compliance report.Shreya Chandra gives the five biggest takeaways from the Supreme Court’s intervention — and what they mean for protests, policing and civil liberties in the national capital.