The issue of inconvenience caused to the public due to ongoing protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar has reached the Delhi High Court, with a letter addressed to the Chief Justice seeking suo motu action. Advocate Vikas Sharma has urged the High Court to take cognisance of repeated traffic diversions and disruptions caused by protests at Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas. Patients, Pregnant Women, Persons With Disabilities Face Concerns The letter, accessed by ABP News, stated that protests and traffic diversions are causing difficulties for ordinary citizens and sought measures to ensure medical access for patients, pregnant women and persons with disabilities. The plea specifically raised concerns over patients travelling to RML Hospital and Lady Hardinge Hospital. It also sought an uninterrupted corridor for ambulances and accessible routes for wheelchair users, persons with disabilities and senior citizens. The letter also highlighted difficulties faced by daily-wage workers, delivery workers, drivers and street vendors, besides lawyers, litigants and court staff travelling through the area. Letter Cites Right To Peaceful Protest It said the right to peaceful protest must be balanced with the rights of other citizens, citing the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b) of the Constitution. The letter sought action to remove illegal barricading on public roads and directions to the Delhi Police and other concerned authorities to ensure that emergency movement is not delayed. It also urged the High Court to seek a time-bound compliance report, if required, and register the matter as a letter petition before taking suo motu action.
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