Shambhu Border Closure: Supreme Court to Address Plea on Highway Access Rights

The Supreme Court has scheduled to hear a petition on December 9, 2024, relating to the reopening of the Shambhu Border and all highways in Punjab. The petition underlines that the continued blocking by protesting farmers has really affected the public movement to the detriment of the citizens and their rights.

The plea argues that these blockades, including those on national highways and railway tracks, are unlawful and amount to encroachments. The petitioner has requested the court to direct both state and central governments to ensure the removal of these blockades and provide unrestricted access to public roads and highways.

The petition further calls for the court to act against the continuing protest which hampers transportation and daily life. It asks the court to balance the right of protesters with the rights of other people in society, allowing them free movement without hindrance.

The hearing is expected to address broader concerns about the legality of such blockades and provide directives for resolving the issue while safeguarding citizens' fundamental rights to mobility and accessibility.