NEW DELHI: Police on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that no prior permission was sought by refugees and asylum seekers from Afghanistan. UNHCR Office, and using police force can have international implications.
single bench judge Justice Rekha Palli was hearing a petition filed by Vasant Vihar Welfare AssociationDemand for removal of foreign nationals gathered outside UNHCR India in the office Vasant Vihar and setting up temporary structures, and settling them in a suitable camp.
While adjourning the hearing of the case to September 7, Justice Rekha Palli directed Delhi Police and other respondents to ensure that the COVID protocol is strictly followed and the number of protesters is reduced.
The court said that if the government does not find a solution till the next hearing, then it will be bound to give appropriate directions.
The court also said that there is no question of being unduly harsh towards anyone but the law is the same for all. The agitators are at the wrong place and this is not a designated protest site and no DDMA guidelines are being followed.
“Currently the situation is under control but what if tomorrow they gather somewhere else?” The court questioned.
Meanwhile, advocate Ajay Digpaul, appearing for the Centre, clarified that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has nothing to do with the present petition. as far as home Ministry He said that the Delhi Police is doing its best and is in touch with the protesters through senior officers.
Earlier on 1 September, the High Court had observed that Afghan protests outside the UNHCR could be a super spreader as no COVID-appropriate practices were being followed. It also noted that a large number of Afghans gathered there were without masks.
The petitioners, Welfare Association and one Bhaskar Chatterjee, through the petition also sought direction to the respondents to issue appropriate policy to deal with the nuisance being faced by the residents of Vasant Vihar as the COVID-19 protocol is being violated. Had been.
single bench judge Justice Rekha Palli was hearing a petition filed by Vasant Vihar Welfare AssociationDemand for removal of foreign nationals gathered outside UNHCR India in the office Vasant Vihar and setting up temporary structures, and settling them in a suitable camp.
While adjourning the hearing of the case to September 7, Justice Rekha Palli directed Delhi Police and other respondents to ensure that the COVID protocol is strictly followed and the number of protesters is reduced.
The court said that if the government does not find a solution till the next hearing, then it will be bound to give appropriate directions.
The court also said that there is no question of being unduly harsh towards anyone but the law is the same for all. The agitators are at the wrong place and this is not a designated protest site and no DDMA guidelines are being followed.
“Currently the situation is under control but what if tomorrow they gather somewhere else?” The court questioned.
Meanwhile, advocate Ajay Digpaul, appearing for the Centre, clarified that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has nothing to do with the present petition. as far as home Ministry He said that the Delhi Police is doing its best and is in touch with the protesters through senior officers.
Earlier on 1 September, the High Court had observed that Afghan protests outside the UNHCR could be a super spreader as no COVID-appropriate practices were being followed. It also noted that a large number of Afghans gathered there were without masks.
The petitioners, Welfare Association and one Bhaskar Chatterjee, through the petition also sought direction to the respondents to issue appropriate policy to deal with the nuisance being faced by the residents of Vasant Vihar as the COVID-19 protocol is being violated. Had been.
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