Delhi Metro
Who are Justices Bagchi and Mohana? The Sunday bench on Delhi’s protest curbs
At a special Sunday sitting on October 11, the Supreme Court directed that Delhi's Metro and rail services be restored, internet access kept uninterrupted and barricades reviewed, and sought responses on alleged excessive force and illegal detentions.
Who is the petitioner? Shailendra Mani Tripathi and the contempt plea
The Supreme Court will hear a contempt plea on Sunday, October 11, alleging that Delhi Metro stations were kept closed on October 10 despite its October 9 order against a complete prohibition of Metro and train movement.
Who argued against the Delhi closures? The lawyers before the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court said on October 9 that Delhi's Metro and trains cannot be shut down entirely ahead of the CJP protest, while allowing regulated movement; on October 10 entry and exit were limited at 45 Metro stations and mobile internet was cut near Kartavya Path.
Delhi Metro adds peak-hour trains as DTC bus strike continues
Delhi's DTC contract drivers' strike over wages and service conditions continued into the weekend, leaving thousands of buses off the road and commuters relying on the Metro, autos and e-rickshaws.
