The Delhi High Court has declined to urgently list a petition filed by the Kshatriya Karni Sena challenging the denial of permission for a protest by the Delhi Police. This protest is planned for September 20 at Jantar Mantar, where the group aims to voice concerns regarding reservation policies and the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations.

A Division Bench, including Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia, has advised the petitioner to follow the standard procedure for submitting the petition. The case is expected to be reviewed in the normal course of court procedures.

Raj Shekhawat, the president of Karni Sena, has expressed his intention to hold this demonstration. The protest’s intention is to challenge the UGC’s recently promulgated regulations focusing on equity in higher education institutions.

Previous Application and Its Rejection

This recent plea follows an earlier attempt by the petitioner to secure permission for a protest scheduled on September 6, which was also refused by the Delhi Police. The police had cited various concerns, including preparations for the upcoming BRICS Summit, as the reason for denying permission.

On September 7, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma had instructed the Delhi Police to review a new application for a protest set for September 20, mandating that a decision should be made by September 14. The September 20 protest is intended to take place from 10 AM to 5 PM.

The petitioner has claimed that the current protest is distinct and separate from the security measures in place for the BRICS Summit, which will occur at Bharat Mandapam. Shekhawat has expressed willingness to abide by reasonable conditions if granted permission to proceed.

Concerns Over UGC Regulations

The demonstration aims to highlight issues related to the UGC’s recent notification concerning the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026. The Karni Sena is reportedly seeking the withdrawal of these regulations during the protest.

The protest is being framed as a platform for raising collective concerns about the potential implications of these regulations on reservation policies. The group asserts that equitable access to education is a pressing issue that warrants public discourse and demonstration.

The Delhi Police had previously rejected the petitioners’ request on August 28, attributing their decision to heightened security measures being implemented for the BRICS Summit, alongside law-and-order considerations related to traffic management.

Despite the earlier rejection, the High Court’s instructions allow for a fresh application to be processed. The Delhi Police is now tasked with evaluating the situation and making a decision based on legal guidelines while imposing necessary conditions if required.

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