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The Supreme Court is set to hear key petitions concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. A petition moved by thirteen INDIA bloc leaders, alongside a separate plea by AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, challenges the decision-making process behind voter roll revisions, seeking full transparency, minutes of Election Commission meetings, an independent audit of ERO-Net and ECI-Net, and the suspension of the Chief Election Commissioner. Concurrently, a Chief Justice-led bench is listed to address petitions challenging the denotification of Jantar Mantar, arguing that shifting demonstrations away from central power corridors undermines democratic dissent and freedom of assembly. Additionally, multiple petitions, including contempt pleas against authorities, raise concerns over the alleged illegal detention and assault of journalists, lawyers, and protesters during recent demonstrations in the capital.

Delhi Police has submitted an affidavit before the Supreme Court regarding traffic curbs, internet shutdowns, and detentions during recent protests. The police stated that no detentions under Section 65 of the Police Act took place outside notified prohibited zones, clarifying that prohibited areas extend across multiple locations in the capital due to diplomatic and government installations. Following court directions ensuring free movement, the police noted that road barricading is under continuous review and has been removed or reduced in several sectors. Traffic advisories were also issued to guide the public amid legal challenges over curbs and detentions.

A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu over a viral hand gesture popularised by Chief Minister Vijay, with the DMK drawing parallels between the movement and the RSS Dhwaj Pranam. The DMK's IT wing alleged that the gesture signifies links between the TVK and the RSS, calling Vijay the adopted child of the RSS. The slicing gesture was initially made by MK Stalin during pre-election discussions on seat-sharing with the Congress, and later adopted by VS Babu following an electoral win in Kolathur. Vijay subsequently used the gesture in the Assembly during the motion of thanks on the Governor's address and during celebrations for TVK victories in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.

A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party women Members of Parliament, led by D. Purandeswari, is scheduled to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to demand the expulsion of Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. The move follows his suspension and dismissal as a professor from Jawaharlal Nehru University after an internal inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct levelled by multiple students. The BJP Mahila Morcha has staged protests demanding his resignation, while Delhi Police has initiated an inquiry after issuing a notice. Congress leadership faces questions from the ruling party over its silence on the issue.