New Delhi/IBNS, Oct. 17 -- A restaurant owner in Delhi's Connaught Place has approached the Delhi High Court seeking restrictions on unauthorised protests and public gatherings in the commercial district, arguing that such activities can cause substantial financial losses to businesses.

Aayush Chopra, a partner in a Connaught Place restaurant, filed the petition through advocate Umang Tyagi.

The lawyer mentioned the matter on Friday before Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, seeking an early hearing.

The Acting Chief Justice noted that the court had passed an order in similar petitions on Thursday and indicated that Chopra's plea would be taken up on October 27.

Besides seeking safeguards against unauthorised demonstrations, th...