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'You cannot block roads', says Supreme Court; farmers remove blockade

During the hearing, a bench headed by Justice S K Kaul said it was not against the right to protest even when the legal challenge is pending but ultimately some solution has to be found

Farmers remove barricades from a road leading to Delhi near Ghazipur border picket site after the orders of the Supreme Court. (Photo: PTI)
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Farmers remove barricades from a road leading to Delhi near Ghazipur border picket site after the orders of the Supreme Court. (Photo: PTI)

Press Trust of India New Delhi
The Supreme Court on Thursday said farmers protesting at Delhi borders against the three farms laws have the right to agitate, but they cannot block roads indefinitely even as the farmer unions and government embroiled themselves in a blame game.
 
While the farmers’ unions alleged that the police were responsible for the blockade as it suits them to allow a feeling in the minds of the citizens that farmers are blocking the road, the Centre said there was an oblique purpose behind the protests.
 
During the hearing, a bench headed by Justice S K Kaul said it was not against

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