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The Supreme Court deferred the hearing of petitions linked to Delhi protests to October 15 after being told Justice V. Mohana was unwell.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested the deferment during the proceedings, and one analysis described the next hearing as Thursday.
The petitions concern protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and issues arising from the demonstrations.
The reported issues include allegations of police excesses, unlawful detentions, and non-compliance with earlier directions on public transport operations.
Why it mattersThe adjournment delays a ruling that could affect protest restrictions and related shutdowns in Delhi.
More context
The court also granted the Centre more time to file its affidavit on compliance with previous directions regarding metro and train services.
One analysis said the court sought the presence of a senior police officer over allegations of police assault on women journalists.
Another analysis said the bench issued notice on a challenge to Section 16 of the CEC Act concerning immunity for Election Commissioners.