MA Baby Backs Supreme Court Intervention Over Delhi Protest Curbs

MA Baby Supreme Court Delhi protests remarks highlighted the CPI(M)’s decision to combine public mobilisation with legal action against restrictions imposed during demonstrations in the national capital.

Speaking in Delhi, CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby said the party intended to involve students, youth, women, workers, peasants, civil society groups and public intellectuals in protests while also pursuing remedies before the courts.

#WATCH | Delhi | CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby says, "I have decided to take it up very seriously by mobilising people and supporting every section of students, youth, women, workers, peasants, civil society, and public intellectuals... Along with this struggle in the streets, in educational institutions, and in universities, we also wanted to undertake legal action. CPI(M) was the first political party to go to the Supreme Court, bringing to the attention of the Supreme Court that Delhi has been transformed into a war zone... We appreciate the Supreme Court for having pointed out that because of some dissent and protest, the executive should not close down the entire city of Delhi. They also stated that the internet should be restored and that only reasonable restrictions can be imposed."

— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026

MA Baby Says CPI(M) Will Mobilise Across Sections

Baby said:

“I have decided to take it up very seriously by mobilising people and supporting every section of students, youth, women, workers, peasants, civil society, and public intellectuals.”

He said the political and legal challenge would continue not only on the streets but also in educational institutions and universities.

CPI(M) Moved Supreme Court Over Delhi Restrictions

Baby said the CPI(M) was among the first political parties to approach the Supreme Court over restrictions imposed in Delhi during the recent protests.

A Supreme Court order dated October 9 records M A Baby as a petitioner in proceedings concerning the shutdown or restriction of Metro and railway services amid planned protests. The bench examined orders that affected Metro operations and train services in the capital.

Supreme Court Questions Sweeping Curbs

The Supreme Court questioned whether sweeping restrictions imposed in anticipation of protests were proportionate, stressing that authorities should not inconvenience an entire city merely because demonstrations were expected. The court directed the government to avoid a complete shutdown of public transport and apply restrictions proportionately.

Baby welcomed the intervention and said the court had recognised that dissent and protest could not justify shutting down normal life across Delhi.

Metro and Internet Services Restored

Subsequent Supreme Court directions required authorities to restore normal Metro operations and internet services while allowing only restrictions justified by genuine law-and-order requirements. The court also said peaceful protesters should not face unlawful detention.

By Sunday, Metro operations had largely resumed and internet restrictions were lifted in Delhi, although prohibitory orders and some detentions continued in central parts of the city.

Baby Says Legal Battle Will Continue

Baby said the CPI(M) viewed judicial action as an important part of its wider campaign.

He argued that demonstrations, student mobilisation and political activity should be accompanied by legal challenges whenever authorities impose restrictions that the party considers excessive.

The MA Baby Supreme Court Delhi protests remarks therefore underline a two-pronged strategy — continuing public demonstrations while simultaneously seeking judicial scrutiny of government restrictions.