<p>An advocate on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court for a direction to lodge FIR against members of Congress party and its youth wing for launching protest against fuel price hike, in violation of Covid-19 guidelines, including social distancing.</p>.<p>Petitioner Supriya Pandita, who hailed from Jammu, contended that the protesters were not even wearing mask. They sent all the other norms to contain coronavirus for a toss, by gathering in large number, and triggering fear of spread of coronavirus.</p>.<p>She sought investigation to find out why permission was given to conduct such a protest. The petitioner asked the court to impose heavy penalty on the Congress party and its youth wing for putting life of citizens in danger.</p>.<p>"It is pertinent to note that peaceful protest against the action or decision of the ruling party is not wrong but doing it during the pandemic is illegal and there is a high chance of increase of coronavirus due to this irresponsible action," she said.</p>.<p>The petitioner claimed that Congress party members purposely conducted the protest at various places during the Covid-19 situation, despite knowing that they can file their representation to the ruling parties for reconsideration of the hike in the prices of petrol and diesel.</p>
<p>An advocate on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court for a direction to lodge FIR against members of Congress party and its youth wing for launching protest against fuel price hike, in violation of Covid-19 guidelines, including social distancing.</p>.<p>Petitioner Supriya Pandita, who hailed from Jammu, contended that the protesters were not even wearing mask. They sent all the other norms to contain coronavirus for a toss, by gathering in large number, and triggering fear of spread of coronavirus.</p>.<p>She sought investigation to find out why permission was given to conduct such a protest. The petitioner asked the court to impose heavy penalty on the Congress party and its youth wing for putting life of citizens in danger.</p>.<p>"It is pertinent to note that peaceful protest against the action or decision of the ruling party is not wrong but doing it during the pandemic is illegal and there is a high chance of increase of coronavirus due to this irresponsible action," she said.</p>.<p>The petitioner claimed that Congress party members purposely conducted the protest at various places during the Covid-19 situation, despite knowing that they can file their representation to the ruling parties for reconsideration of the hike in the prices of petrol and diesel.</p>
