'Hope better sense prevails': SC flags livelihood concerns as Delhi braces for CJP stir
The Supreme Court of India declined an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the closure of Central Park in Connaught Place, Delhi, ahead of a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The court expressed concern for the livelihood of small shopkeepers affected by the closure, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the right to protest, law and order, and economic well-being. Despite the closure, the CJP founder stated the protest would proceed.
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This article highlights the delicate balance between citizens' right to protest and the state's responsibility to maintain law and order, while also considering the economic impact on local businesses. It showcases the Indian Supreme Court's role in mediating such conflicts and its concern for the common citizen's livelihood.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday declined an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the New Delhi Municipal Council's decision to shut Central Park in Connaught Place ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ protest, saying it hoped “better sense will prevail” among all concerned.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said it was conscious of the difficulties that a closure could cause to small shopkeepers and their families, while observing that the right to protest, the need to maintain law and order and the livelihood of traders were interconnected issues.“We hope better sense will prevail on everyone. Small shopkeepers earn their livelihood during these days.
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