Delhi Police on Saturday, October 3, said that prohibitory orders under Delhi Police Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, remain in force across the New Delhi district. Police also said that no permission has been given for any protest or demonstration in the area today.The announcement came a day after protests were held around Jantar Mantar. Police had already imposed restrictions ahead of the planned demonstrations. Key HighlightsSection 163 restrictions remain in force across New Delhi district.Delhi Police said no permission has been given for protests today.Restrictions cover public gatherings and demonstrations.Security remains tight around Jantar Mantar and other key areas.Why is Section 163 in force in New Delhi?The Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS ahead of planned protests in the national capital.The restrictions were put in place to maintain public order, ensure safety and help manage traffic. Reports said the order restricts gatherings, processions and demonstrations in the affected area.Police have maintained a strong security presence around central Delhi, including the area around Jantar Mantar.The latest police statement makes it clear that the restrictions continue on Saturday.“No permission has been granted for any kind of protest today,” the Delhi Police said.What does Section 163 mean?Section 163 of the BNSS allows authorities to issue orders when immediate action is considered necessary to prevent danger, disturbance or public disorder.Under the current restrictions in New Delhi, people cannot organise gatherings or demonstrations covered by the police order without the required permission.Delhi Police also has an official system for seeking permission for processions, rallies and other events. The restrictions are particularly important around areas where large gatherings can affect traffic, security and movement.What happened at Jantar Mantar?On Friday, October 2, protesters attempted to gather at Jantar Mantar despite the restrictions and the absence of permission for the proposed demonstration.Police detained a number of people during the action. Reports said the protesters included students, political leaders and civil society activists.The demonstrations were linked to demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and allegations related to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.Police later registered three FIRs in connection with Friday's protests. Two cases were registered at Parliament Street police station and one at Connaught Place police station, according to reports. Will protests be allowed today?According to the Delhi Police statement cited by , no permission has been granted for any protest on October 3.This means organisers cannot treat the usual protest area at Jantar Mantar as automatically available for a demonstration. Permission is required, and police have specifically said that no such permission has been granted for today.The restrictions also come as security remains tight in central Delhi following Friday's events.Delhi Police has continued to advise people to follow official orders and security instructions. The force's website provides information on permissions for rallies, processions and other public events. For the public, the key update is that Section 163 remains in force across the New Delhi district, while Delhi Police has said that no protest has been permitted for Saturday, October 3.
