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Supreme Court Questions Delhi Curbs Ahead of CJP Protest
The Supreme Court asked the government about restrictions planned in Delhi before a protest.
The protest was due to happen on Saturday.
The court was worried that the restrictions could make travel difficult for people.
It said young and older people also need to travel.
The court said commuters should have basic facilities.
It asked the government to close fewer Metro stations.
The article does not say how the government responded or what final changes were made.
The Supreme Court questioned the Centre on Friday about restrictions announced in Delhi ahead of a Cockroach Janta Party protest.
The protest was scheduled for Saturday.
The court expressed concern that restrictions could disrupt commuters travelling across the city.
It said young and elderly people travel and commuters have a right to basic facilities.
The court asked the Centre to reduce the number of Metro stations being closed.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, the Centre, commuters, and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- What
- The court questioned restrictions planned in Delhi and asked the Centre to reduce the number of Metro stations being closed.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- When
- The court raised the issue on Friday; the protest was scheduled for Saturday.
- Why
- The court expressed concern that the restrictions could disrupt travel and access to basic facilities for commuters.
Court's concerns
Centre's position
Restrictions and Metro closures
Court's concerns
The court said the city cannot shut everything and asked that fewer Metro stations be closed, citing commuters' need for basic facilities.
Centre's position
The Centre's position on the restrictions is not stated in the article.
Key facts
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Government body questioned
- The Centre
- Protest group
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- Protest timing
- Scheduled for Saturday
- Court's request
- Reduce the number of Metro stations being closed
- Commuter concern
- People, including young and elderly commuters, need to travel and access basic facilities
Quotes
Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant
The Supreme Court bench hearing petitions about transport restrictions in Delhi.
“We make it clear that no complete prohibition of movement of Metro should be imposed. The Solicitor General has fairly agreed to impress upon the authorities to reconsider the prohibition and allow Metro and other trains in such a regulated manner so that no inconvenience is caused to residents of Delhi, keeping in mind the principles of proportionality.”
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“Metro and other railway services must function in a suitably regulated manner so that inconvenience to the public at large is minimised.”
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