Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Mumbai lawyers protest police prohibitory orders
Over 140 lawyers in Mumbai have issued a statement against the police's orders that stop people from gathering and protesting.
They say these orders are not legal and stop people from their right to peaceful protest.
The lawyers want the police to withdraw these orders and not take action against peaceful protests.
They also say that the police are arresting and detaining people without good reason.
The Bombay Bar Association supports the lawyers and says that peaceful protest is important in a democracy.
They also say that the police should not use force against peaceful protesters and should talk to the students about their concerns instead of using force.
Over 140 lawyers in Mumbai issued a statement against police orders restricting protests.
They say the orders are unconstitutional and violate the right to peaceful protest.
The lawyers want the police to withdraw the orders and stop taking action against peaceful protests.
The Bombay Bar Association supports the lawyers and says peaceful protest is important in a democracy.
The police have been using force against peaceful protesters, which the lawyers and the association condemn.
- Who
- Over 140 lawyers practising before the Bombay High Court, including senior advocates
- What
- Issued a statement deprecating the prohibitory orders passed by the Mumbai Police
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To protest against the prohibitory orders restricting movement and unlawful assembly of five or more persons
Lawyers and Bombay Bar Association
Mumbai Police
Prohibitory Orders
Lawyers and Bombay Bar Association
The prohibitory orders are unconstitutional and violate the right to peaceful protest.
Mumbai Police
The prohibitory orders are necessary to maintain law and order.
Use of Force
Lawyers and Bombay Bar Association
The use of force against peaceful protesters is deeply disturbing and unconstitutional.
Mumbai Police
The use of force is necessary to control unlawful assemblies and prevent violence.
- Date of Statement
- July 21
- Number of Lawyers
- 141
- Prohibitory Orders Duration
- July 7 to August 6
- Constitutional Right
- Right to peaceful protest under Article 19
- International Covenant
- International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights, 1966
