NEW DELHI: “We are not experts on agriculture and economics. Tell us whether you will put these laws on hold or else we will do it. What's ego here?" Chief Justice SA Bobde told the government.
"We have an apprehension that someday maybe, there might be a breach of peace Each one of us we will responsible if anything goes wrong. We don't want any injuries or blood on our hands, " the Chief Justice told both the sides.
The top court said it is "extremely disappointed with government's handling of this issue". "We don't see you are dealing with this issue effectively. We are taking a decision today, " it said.
"Right to protest is intact. Right to protest should be exercised like (Mahatma) Gandhi ji's Satyagraha. Do it peacefully."
"We have asked in the last hearing but no answer. The situation has gone worse. People have committed suicide. Why are the old and the women part of the agitation in this weather?" the Chief Justice questioned the government.