Delhi Police on Saturday clarified that no permission has been sought or granted for a proposed march to Parliament by the CJP on July 20, warning that any unauthorised protest or procession would invite legal action.
In a public advisory issued on X, the police said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), formerly Section 144 of the CrPC, are currently in force across the New Delhi district.
Under the restrictions, protest marches, processions, demonstrations and assemblies of five or more persons are prohibited, except at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar and only after obtaining prior permission from the authorities.
PUBLIC ADVISORYIn view of reports of a proposed march to Parliament by CJP on 20.07.2026 (Monday), Delhi Police hereby categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession.Prohibitory order under Section 163 BNSS…— DCP New Delhi (@DCPNewDelhi) July 19, 2026
PUBLIC ADVISORYIn view of reports of a proposed march to Parliament by CJP on 20.07.2026 (Monday), Delhi Police hereby categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession.Prohibitory order under Section 163 BNSS…
Addressing reports of a proposed march to Parliament on July 20, DCP New Delhi Sachin Sharma said Delhi Police had neither received any application seeking permission nor granted approval for such a march.
”In view of reports of proposed march to Parliament on 20th July, it is categorically clarified that no such application for permission has been received or given to Delhi Police or no such permission has been granted,” Sharma said. He said prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS remain in force throughout the New Delhi district.
According to the advisory, assemblies of five or more persons, protest marches and demonstrations are not permitted in the New Delhi district while the prohibitory orders remain in effect.
Police said the only exception is the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar, where demonstrations can be held only after obtaining prior permission.
🚨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
🚨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
Security tightened ahead of Monsoon Session
Delhi Police said extensive security arrangements will come into force from Monday, when the Monsoon Session of Parliament begins, to ensure public safety and safeguard key government installations.
According to DCP (New Delhi) Sachin Sharma, the enhanced deployment is aimed at protecting Parliament, other vital establishments and individuals under security cover during the session.
“From tomorrow onwards, Parliament session is also commencing so elaborate security arrangements would be in place for public safety and security of protectees as well as for protection of vital government installations,” Sharma said.
