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Supreme Court hears plea to shift Delhi protest venue
The Times of India··3 Aug
The Supreme Court on August 3 agreed to examine a PIL seeking an alternative protest venue in Delhi, saying Jantar Mantar is no longer suitable for demonstrations. Petitioner Satish Chand Kaushik argued protests inconvenience residents and disrupt access to essential goods and medical services. Chief Justice Surya Kant issued notices to the Centre and asked the Solicitor General to seek.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Delhi residents near Jantar Mantar may follow whether the Supreme Court orders an alternative protest site after ingress and egress complaints.
- Protest organisers can note the court issued notices while separately hearing CJP cases on FIR withdrawal and pellet gun protocols.
- Anyone who marched on July 20 should know the bench declined to comment on preventing another Chalo Sansad style event.
What's Happening
- The Supreme Court on August 3 agreed to examine a PIL seeking an alternative protest venue in Delhi, saying Jantar Mantar is no longer suitable.
- Petitioner Satish Chand Kaushik argued demonstrations inconvenience residents and disrupt access to essential goods and medical services.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant issued notices to the Centre and asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to seek instructions on the issues raised.
PIL Says Jantar Mantar Blocks Residents And Services
- The hearing follows weeks of CJP protests at Jantar Mantar including the July 20 Chalo Sansad march that led to police action.
- The Supreme Court Bar Association had condemned alleged excessive force against students and lawyers and sought a time-bound inquiry.
- The bench said police know how to handle proposed marches and declined to intervene on preventing another July 20 style incident.
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