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SC says Shaheen Bagh protesters cannot block roads, next hearing on Feb 17

The apex court issued notices to the Centre, Delhi government and the police on the pleas seeking removal protesters from Shaheen Bagh

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Protestors take part in a demonstration against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Delhi Gate in New Delhi, Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 | Photo: PTI

Press trust of India New Delhi
The Supreme Court on Monday said the anti-CAA protesters at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh cannot block public roads and create inconvenience for others.

The apex court issued notices to the Centre, Delhi government and the police on the pleas seeking removal protesters from Shaheen Bagh.

"There is a law and people have grievance against it. The matter is pending in court. Despite that some people are protesting. They are entitled to protest," a bench comprising justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph said.

"You cannot block the public roads. There cannot be indefinite period of protest in such an area. if you want