Delhi Police have ended the status of Jantar Mantar, a landmark in central Delhi, as a designated protest site.

Three grounds in East Delhi are named as the new venues.

The move follows a Supreme Court suggestion on October 9.

It comes during opposition protests over electoral roll revision.

A court hearing on a challenge is reported for Tuesday.

On Sunday, October 11, more than 100 people were detained while marching towards Jantar Mantar, according to PTI reports quoted by ETV Bharat.

The detained included students and supporters of the CJP protest, according to the same live blog.

At a special Sunday sitting, the Supreme Court ordered that people who gather peacefully, outside areas under prohibitory orders, should not be detained arbitrarily.

The court also said metro, rail and internet services should run normally, according to the ETV Bharat live blog.

On Monday, the Delhi Metro closed entry and exit at six central stations from 6 am to 4 pm for security reasons.

The six stations are Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road, according to Business Standard and Whalesbook.

Delhi Traffic Police warned of diversions from 6 am and asked commuters to avoid non-essential travel in central Delhi, according to Business Standard.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said INDIA bloc leaders, civil society and youth would march to the Supreme Court on Monday to submit a memorandum seeking the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Chief Justice Surya Kant declined a request from INDIA bloc leaders for a meeting, saying the issues were before the court and suggesting a petition, according to the ETV Bharat live blog.

The Chief Justice said the Supreme Court’s doors were open to every citizen, according to the same live blog.

The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a petition on Tuesday challenging the closure of Jantar Mantar as a protest site, according to the ETV Bharat live blog.

Jantar Mantar, New Delhi (file image), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0