The Economic Times

Will act to compensate traders' losses if order shutting down CP's Central Park disproportionate: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is reviewing the NDMC's decision to close Central Park amid protest plans by the Cockroach Janta Party. Traders are concerned about substantial potential losses to their businesses worth Rs 200 crore daily. The court acknowledged the connection between the right to protest, sale of goods, and maintaining law and order. Justice Bagchi indicated the possibility of compensation if the order is deemed excessive.