Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Supreme Court to Hear Pleas on Police Excesses During Gen Z Protests
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear pleas about police excesses during protests by students over exam irregularities.
The Chief Justice emphasized that the right to peaceful protest is guaranteed and cannot be denied.
The court will also consider a plea from family members of police personnel who were attacked during the protests.
The bench stressed the importance of life and safety of every individual, including both protesters and police personnel.
The hearing will take place on Tuesday in New Delhi.
Supreme Court to hear pleas on police excesses during protests.
Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasizes the right to peaceful protest.
Bench to consider plea from family members of attacked police personnel.
Importance of life and safety of all individuals stressed.
Hearing scheduled for Tuesday in New Delhi.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India
- What
- Hearing on pleas alleging police excesses during protests
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address allegations of police excesses and ensure the right to peaceful protest
Protesters' Rights
Police Safety
Right to Protest
Protesters' Rights
The right to peaceful protest is guaranteed and cannot be denied.
Police Safety
Police personnel also have the right to safety and protection.
Police Excesses
Protesters' Rights
Police excesses during protests are unacceptable and need to be addressed.
Police Safety
Police actions are sometimes necessary to maintain law and order.
- Date of Hearing
- Tuesday
- Chief Justice
- Surya Kant
- Justices
- Joymalya Bagchi, V Mohana
- Issue
- Police excesses during protests
- Location
- New Delhi