Delhi High Court Permits Plea Against Singhu Border Blockade, Directs Representation to Police Commissioner

Delhi High Court allowed a petitioner to represent their case for the removal of the Singhu border blockade to the Delhi Police Commissioner. The blockade has caused massive traffic jams, inconveniencing commuters and impacting access to essential services. Despite ceased farmer protests, the blockade remains, affecting public movement and healthcare access.

On Monday, the Delhi High Court permitted a petitioner to make a representation to the Delhi Police Commissioner to address the removal of the blockade at the Singhu border (NH-44). The petitioner asserted that the blockade had severely disrupted traffic and lacked alternative routes for commuters.

The court, led by Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, directed the petitioner to approach the police commissioner and subsequently disposed of the plea. Petitioners Shankar Mor, Sachin Aneja, and Shivam Dhamija filed the public interest litigation through their advocates Mohit Gupta, Sachin Miglani, and others.

The petition underscored that the blockade, set during a failed farmer protest, has persisted for months, forcing commuters to navigate hazardous ancillary roads. The disruption has caused significant delays, particularly affecting those requiring medical care and essential services. Despite the protest's cessation, the prolonged blockade continues to hinder public movement and access.

(With inputs from agencies.)