Roads cannot be blocked, says Supreme Court firmly over farmers’ protests
The Hindu
Top court issues notice on pleas filed by citizens seeking removal of blockades
The Supreme Court on Thursday firmly said public roads cannot be blocked even as the farmers' side and government engaged in a verbal blame-game during a physical hearing on Thursday.
The farmers’ side, represented by senior advocate Dushyant Dave and advocate Prashant Bhushan, blamed the State for deliberately blocking the roads in order toagainst them. They said the protesters should be allowed to enter Ram Lila Maidan and Jantar Mantar in the heart of the capital to continue their protests against the agricultural laws.
Countering, Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, for the State of Haryana, reminded the court about the Red Fort violence in January, which left several hundreds injured and others killed.
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