‘We will act if…’: SC warns of intervention as Connaught Place traders claim ₹250 crore daily losses from CJP protests

What happened: The Supreme Court warned it could intervene over protests and security restrictions around Connaught Place, after traders said they were losing money. The NDMC closed Central Park on October 16 and 17 for administrative reasons. Key numbers: Traders claimed losses over ₹250 crore a day. Central Park closed October 16 and 17. Why it matters: The Court said it could use its constitutional powers if restrictions unlawfully affected businesses, and noted the need to balance protest rights, traders' livelihoods and law and order.

The Supreme Court warned it could intervene over protests and security restrictions around Connaught Place, after traders said they were losing money. The NDMC closed Central Park on October 16 and 17 for administrative reasons.

The Court said it could use its constitutional powers if restrictions unlawfully affected businesses, and noted the need to balance protest rights, traders' livelihoods and law and order.