Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Delhi Police on Monday said no permission has been sought or granted for any protest march or procession in the high-security New Delhi district. With the Parliament Session beginning today, the police warned that any unauthorised demonstration, rally, or procession in the area would face strict legal action. Authorities urged people and organisations to follow the law and avoid holding protests without prior approval during the ongoing Parliament Session.
In a social media post, Delhi Police stated that Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, is currently in force in the area. As a result, protest marches, processions, demonstrations, and gatherings of five or more people are not allowed, except at Jantar Mantar. The police urged citizens to follow the law, avoid joining any unauthorised protest or march, and cooperate with authorities to help maintain public peace, safety, security and order across the city.
Police Warn Against Illegal Gatherings
Police on Sunday said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remain in force across New Delhi district, except at designated protest sites. Authorities urged citizens to avoid joining any unauthorised gathering or demonstration, warning that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found violating the restrictions in the district.
🚨Prohabitory orders u/s 163 BNSS are in force in New Delhi District except designated protest site at Jantar Mantar Road.
Further, no permission has been sought or granted for any proposed march to Parliament on 20 July 2026.
Citizens are advised not to participate in any… pic.twitter.com/aUio5slVM6
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) July 19, 2026
The Delhi Police on Sunday said it has neither received any application nor granted permission for the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed ‘Chalo Sansad’ march to Parliament on July 20. The police warned that any violation of prohibitory orders would lead to legal action. Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Sachin Sharma said authorities were closely monitoring reports about the proposed march. However, he clarified that the organisers had not submitted any request seeking permission for the demonstration.
Delhi Police Deny March Approval
“In view of reports about a proposed march to Parliament by the Cockroach Janta Party on July 20, it is categorically clarified that no application seeking permission for such a march has been received by the Delhi Police, nor has any permission been granted,” Sharma stated in an official statement.
The DCP said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) remain in force across New Delhi district. The restrictions ban gatherings of five or more people, protest marches and demonstrations. Only Jantar Mantar is allowed as a protest venue, and that too requires prior permission from the authorities before any gathering or demonstration.
Parliament Security on High Alert
The clarification comes a day before the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, with security tightened across the national capital. Sharma said elaborate security arrangements have been made around the Parliament complex and other key government buildings. The measures will remain in place throughout the session to ensure public safety, maintain law and order, and prevent any untoward incidents.
He warned that anyone violating prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) would face legal action. Delhi Police also urged people to follow the law, avoid joining any unauthorised gatherings, protests or marches, and cooperate with authorities to help maintain peace, public order and security across the national capital.
The statement came after the Cockroach Janta Party called for a march to Parliament over alleged irregularities in national entrance examinations, including the NEET-UG paper leak case. Delhi Police reiterated that no permission had been granted and said any unauthorised procession towards Parliament would not be allowed due to existing security arrangements and prohibitory orders.