SC to issue police protocol for protests amid brutality allegations

The Supreme Court of India has decided to create guidelines for how police should handle protests across the country.

This comes after allegations of police brutality during protests in Delhi and other states, where students were protesting exam paper leaks.

The court acknowledged the right to peaceful protest but also expressed concern for the safety of police personnel.

The court will hear petitions from both protesters and police families, seeking action against police excesses and protective gear for police, respectively.

The court emphasized the need for a uniform protocol to balance the right to protest with maintaining law and order.