What directions did Supreme Court pass over metro closures, internet ban after CJP protest? FULL LIST

The Supreme Court on Sunday directed the government to review barricades across Delhi and to restore metro and railway services in the city. The authorities need to ensure the free movement of people, the apex court said, while seeking a response to allegations of excessive police force and illegal detentions during Saturday's protests.

The court said allegations of violations of statutory duties, including excessive force, illegal detention and the involvement of an allegedly unbadged police officer, required a response from the authorities. The matters have been listed for further hearing on Tuesday.

• A bench of justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the following directions:

• No illegal detention of people gathering peacefully except in accordance with the procedure established by law.

• Restoration of normal Delhi Metro and railway services; restrictions permissible only when justified under Article 19(2) of the Constitution.

•  Internet services must be restored subject to law and order conditions.

• Free movement of people subject to traffic regulations; requirement of barricades be reviewed.

• Lawyers, journalists and others shall not be impeded in discharging their professional duties.

• Peaceful assemblies must be allowed in accordance with law, especially outside areas where prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS are in force.

• Any notice board announcing Section 163 restrictions near the Supreme Court must be removed, if still in place, to ensure unhindered access to the Supreme Court and other courts.

• Habeas corpus petitions alleging mass detentions and other connected matters will be heard with the main cases on October 13.

• Protesters reminded that protests should be peaceful and should not instigate others.

• SC duty-bound under Article 32 to protect and enforce fundamental rights.