Jantar Mantar no longer an ideal protest venue? SC hears PIL for alternative site

SC hears plea on Jantar Mantar as the protest venue siteNEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an alternative protest venue in Delhi, with the petitioner arguing that Jantar Mantar is no longer suitable for demonstrations because they inconvenience local residents and disrupt essential services.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notices to the Centre and other authorities and asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to seek instructions on the issues raised.The PIL, filed by Satish Chand Kaushik, contends that protests at Jantar Mantar create problems for local residents by affecting access, movement and the supply of essential goods and medical services.During the he