The Economic Times

Supreme Court agrees to examine PIL seeking alternative to Jantar Mantar as protest venue

The Supreme Court will examine a PIL questioning Jantar Mantar's suitability for protests. Notices were issued to the Centre and others regarding the plea. The petition seeks alternative arrangements for demonstrations due to local inconvenience. Protests at Jantar Mantar disrupt essential goods and medical services supply. The court asked the Solicitor General to obtain instructions on these issues.