[COVID-19] Plea In SC Seeks Evacuation Of Protestors From Shaheen Bagh And Other Sites [Read Petition]

A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court (SC) seeking urgent direction for immediate dispersal of Shaheen Bagh protestors or any other such sites in view of corona virus threat.

The petition, filed by a practising lawyer in the Supreme Court Ashutosh Dubey, however says the protestors can continue their protest after such threat of corona virus is over.

Dubey mentioned before the bench led by Justice N V Ramana for urgent hearing of the matter. The bench also comprising justice K M Joseph and B R Gavai, asked him to mention before the mentioning officer.

"CJI is very much in the city and he only can only allocate the case...," Justice Ramana said.

The lawyer said considering the manner in which this virus is spreading, the next few weeks are very crucial for all citizens of the country and the protestors should be immediately dispersed.

According to the plea, "Corona virus has been announced as a pandemic across the world and it's a matter of grave concern for everyone. "

Due to the growing threat of the disease and increase in the number of deaths, the health ministry has advised everyone to avoid going out in the crowd and work from home.

"The risk of severe disease associated with COVID-19 infection for people is currently considered moderate for the general population and high for older adults and individuals with chronic underlying conditions . The protestors can continue their protest after such threat of corona virus is over. "

The protestors are mostly women who are opposing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR) since 15 December 2019.

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