Delhi HC declines to stop Abhijeet Dipke’s Oct 16 Connaught Place protest
What Happened
The Delhi High Court declined to restrain the Cockroach Janta Party and its founder Abhijeet Dipke from holding their proposed October 16 protest at Central Park, Connaught Place. Delhi Police assured the court that it would take “all possible measures” in accordance with law to regulate and control the gathering. The protest has been called for 5 pm, with Dipke asking supporters to gather carrying the national flag.
Key Takeaways
Importantly, the court did not expressly grant permission for the protest. It simply declined a petition seeking to restrain it and recorded the police’s assurance. The petition was filed by Anil Kumar Gupta, a licensed Palika Bazar street vendor who raised concerns about disruption to businesses and commercial activity in the area. The matter is listed for further consideration on November 3, 2026.