The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Centre and others on a plea challenging the closure of 17 Delhi Metro stations during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests, with the petitioner raising questions over the legality and proportionality of shutting down a public utility and restricting the movement of the public at large.

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana sought a response from the Central government, Delhi Police, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Delhi government on the plea.