Guwahati, Oct. 16 -- The Supreme Court on Friday declined an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) order to close Central Park at Connaught Place ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Lehra Do Tiranga" march, expressing hope that "better sense will prevail" among all concerned.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the closure could affect small traders who depend on business during the period.

"We hope better sense will prevail on everyone. Small shopkeepers earn their livelihood during these days. We know the hardship and difficulty entire families will face," the bench said.

Justice Bagchi observed that the issues surrounding the proposed p...