Archive · 28 Jul 2026
SC Upholds Right to Peaceful Protest
The Supreme Court of India recently emphasized that people have the right to peaceful protests.
They said that the police cannot use excessive force just because there is a protest.
The court suggested creating a national protocol for handling protests and ensuring that protesters are given proper space.
They also mentioned that any wrongdoing by protesters or police should be investigated.
The court was hearing petitions about police excesses during protests in Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
The right to protest is protected under the Indian Constitution, but it must be done peacefully and within certain limits to maintain public order.
The Supreme Court emphasized the right to peaceful protest and the need for a balanced approach.
The court suggested creating a national protocol for handling protests and providing proper space for protesters.
Petitions were heard regarding police excesses during protests in Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
The right to protest is protected under Article 19(1)(a) and (b) of the Indian Constitution.
The court advised that any excesses by the police should be independently examined.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India
- What
- Upholding the right to peaceful protest and addressing police excesses
- When
- July 28, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure a balanced approach and protocol for protests
- Supreme Court Bench
- Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi, V Mohana
- Petitioners
- RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha
- Location of Protest
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Constitutional Provisions
- Article 19(1)(a) and (b)
- Key Legislation
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Section 163)