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Supreme Court on Protest Rights
July 30 , 2026
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- The Supreme Court of India observed that the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally protected and considered framing uniform guidelines for police action during protests.
- A Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said peaceful protests cannot be met with police excesses and stressed discipline by both protesters and law enforcement agencies.
- The court was hearing petitions related to alleged police action during the July 20, 2026 Parliament march and other protests over examination paper leaks.
- The Supreme Court stated that injuries to both protesters and police personnel are matters of concern and suggested the need for proper safety measures.
- The court considered creating a pan-India Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) to regulate police conduct during large-scale demonstrations.
- The petitions also sought restrictions on the use of pellet guns for crowd control, citing concerns related to the fundamental right to peaceful assembly under Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution.
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