Kirana traders mentioned a plea before the Supreme Court against the CJP’s protest call for October 16. CJI Surya Kant hoped better sense would prevail, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the law has principles to compensate any loss of business.
Today(on 25th April), The Bombay High Court addressed the issue of unauthorized hawkers taking over footpaths and public roads in Mumbai, emphasizing pedestrians’ rights to safe access. The court suggested exploring pop-up markets or mobile vending as solutions to balance the rights of street vendors and pedestrians. The court also urged the BMC to develop a protocol for temporary street vending while maintaining pedestrian safety.
