Delhi High Court Expresses Concern Over Continued Protest Outside CM Kejriwal's Residence
Live LawThe Delhi High Court on Thursday expressed concern over the continuing protest outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence here, saying permitting such demonstrations in a residential area could set a wrong precedent. Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva said today the protest may be peaceful, but if a precedent is set, then anyone would come and squat there as they do in areas, like Ramlila ground or Jantar Mantar here, which are designated spots for holding protests. The court asked the Delhi Police how offices can be run from there and also what arrangements were in place for the protestors to go about their daily routines like answering nature's call. Responding to the submissions by the resident, the court said if public dealings or offices are run from there, then the office staff would be there, the general public would come there and "then the right to protest gets hampered".