Supreme Court Affirms Right to Peaceful Protest as Fundamental. In a landmark ruling, the court declared suppressing lawful dissent is unconstitutional, issuing key guidelines to the government. It emphasized protecting public safety while preventing unnecessary restrictions, a verdict experts call a major boost for Indian democracy.
Supreme Court questioned if police have the right to beat peaceful protesters, warning against a climate of fear under lathi rule. Emphasizing constitutional equality, it condemned the lathi charge on students during a Delhi protest, while also noting police can act against antisocial elements.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan condemns Delhi police lathi charge on students, calling peaceful protest turning violent ‘painful’. Expressing solidarity with injured students, he urges government to strengthen education system amid ongoing Jantar Mantar protests.
