No more protests at Jantar Mantar? Supreme Court to hear plea against suitability of Delhi site
The Indian Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging the suitability of Jantar Mantar as a protest site in Delhi. The plea argues that frequent agitations disrupt local life and essential services, prompting the court to seek government input on potential alternatives.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between the democratic right to protest and the logistical challenges of maintaining public order in densely populated urban centers.
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) claiming Delhi's Jantar Mantar is no longer a suitable protest site as agitations there cause inconvenience to local residents and disrupt the supply of essential products.A top court bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notices to the Centre and others listed on the plea filed by Satish Chand Kaushik.The bench asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to take instructions on the PIL and reply to the plea seeking alternative arrangements for agitations, news agency PTI reported.In Photos | Cockroaches, clash, cries: Photos from one of India's biggest youth protestsDuring the hearing, the CJI said that the petition, which seeks an alternative arrangement for protests, raises concerns related to access and movement in the area.Jantar Mantar ‘not a proper site’; ‘this is important’"It has been stated in the plea that Jantar…
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