SC says farmers' protest could lead to 'same problem' as Tablighi Jamaat event regarding COVID-19 spread
The top court also questioned Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, about whether the protesting farmers are being protected from the spread of COVID-19
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed apprehensions that the gathering of thousands of protesting farmers at Delhi borders could lead to the "same problem" that arose due to the Tablighi Jamaat congregation here in March last and asked the Centre whether the protesters are "protected" against the spread of COVID-19