New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to restrain various high courts from hearing petitions against the currency crisis, saying it’s a “serious issue” and that there could be "riots".
"It is a serious issue which requires consideration," a bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice A R Dave said, while asking the parties to be ready with data and other issues in writing.
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The court also expressed its reservation on the Centre's plea seeking a direction that no other court in the country should entertain petitions challenging the November 8 notification demonetising Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency notes
"If we shut them from going to the high court, how can we know the magnitude of the problem. People going to different courts indicates the magnitude of the problem," the bench said.
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It made the remarks as Attorney General (AG) Mukul Rohatgi submitted that any matter relating to challenge to the demonetisation issue be heard by the apex court only.
However, the bench said, "People are affected. People are frantic. People have the right to approach the courts," noting that there are difficulties and "can you (the Centre) dispute".
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