A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and R Mahadevan was hearing the Haryana government’s petition challenging Punjab and Haryana High Court’s recent direction to open the Shambhu border – which connects Punjab and Haryana.
The border had been closed by the Haryana government to prevent movement of protesters towards Delhi.
“In a democratic setup, see they have right to voice their grievances,” Justice Kant said during the hearing.
However, the Court also said the farmers must be persuaded to not to come with certain tractors or JCBs.
At this stage, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said,
“Protesting farmers cannot be allowed to simply go up to the capital.”
Source: Barandbench
