Supreme Court Highlights 'Protest Economy' Impact on Delhi Traders
On November 3, 2026, the Supreme Court of India acknowledged that protests in Delhi create a 'protest economy' benefiting hawkers and vendors at demonstration sites. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized balancing the constitutional rights to protest and livelihood, especially for small traders and daily wage earners. The court recognized the challenges faced by traders amid protests and called for protecting their right to trade alongside the right to expression.
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