The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a review of the safety and security mechanisms of Parliament, observing that such matters fall within the domain of the executive and the legislature.A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said the court could not issue directions on how Parliament should manage its administrative or operational affairs.“These are not the functions of the court. How can any such direction be issued with respect to the functioning of Parliament?” the Bench remarked.“These are not the functions of the court. How can any such direction be issued with respect to the functioning of Parliament? Do you think Parliament is incapable of taking care of its own security? What kind of a petition is this? Are we to issue directions on how its administrative and operational mechanisms should function?” the Bench told the petitioner’s counsel.The petition, filed by Raj Singh, cited the 2001 terrorist attack on Parliament and the 2023 security breach, arguing that the existing framework required a fresh review.The petitioner’s counsel submitted that in a parliamentary democracy, Parliament is paramount and its safety required urgent attention.However, the court questioned the selective focus on Parliament, pointing to broader public safety concerns. “Security concerns being faced by pedestrians, daily passengers or at railway stations are also important,” the Bench observed.The plea also referred to increasing instances of demonstrations directed at lawmakers, including calls for citizens to march towards Parliament, and argued that the security framework must balance democratic freedoms with institutional integrity.It sought directions to the Centre, along with the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats, to undertake a comprehensive review of the existing security mechanisms in light of evolving threats. Published - August 06, 2026 12:27 am IST